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111 ADS

1998 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

261 mi
Last recorded261 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration111 ADS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 54 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 27 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 74,691 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/side and o/side sills also corrosion to boot floor

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/side and o/side sills also corrosion to boot floor

Pass 16 Feb 2011 73,742 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear subframes corroded

both handbrake cables corroded

brake master cylinder corroded

slight corrosion rear subframe mounts

Fail 15 Feb 2011 73,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and rear subframes corroded

both handbrake cables corroded

brake master cylinder corroded

slight corrosion rear subframe mounts

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,336 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 73,334 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,867 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 72,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 65,761 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 65,761 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,986 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 61,986 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,438 miles

advisefront hub play

Fail 9 Aug 2006 54,438 miles

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

play in nearside front hub

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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111 ADS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 111 ADS, 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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What year was 111 ADS registered?

111 ADS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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