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V46 JGS

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV46 JGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2021 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seatbelt anchorage point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill seatbelt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced subframe welding (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill to outer sill ( door jam) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill to outer sill ( door jam) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability front rubber bushes (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,320 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,231 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 51,231 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 49,584 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,185 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 46,138 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 46,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,471 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,623 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 40,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,901 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 38,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,364 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,187 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 30,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 27,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,522 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 18,102 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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V46 JGS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V46 JGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V46 JGS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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