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1988 SS

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,156 mi
Last recorded45,156 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1988 SS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 45,156 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 45,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 45,112 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 45,090 miles

Offside Front door shut to to outer sill corroded under alloy trim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 45,074 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp dip beam pattern poor

Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp dip beam patterns poor

Fail 6 Aug 2018 44,986 miles

Brake valve inadequately mounted both rear wheel cylinder clips incorrectly fitted (1.1.7 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp dip beam patterns poor

Fail 6 Jul 2018 44,970 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,864 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 44,864 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2010 43,521 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 42,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,881 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 38,815 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2007 88,809 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 36,575 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 36,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

o/s/r tyre has cut across tread but is not exposing cords

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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1988 SS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 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 1988 SS, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1988 SS registered?

1988 SS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 2000.

Is 1988 SS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1988 SS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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