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J12 OHD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

38,603 mi
Last recorded38,603 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 OHD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,603 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 38,597 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 38,347 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 37,813 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 37,813 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is perished

Fail 25 Mar 2020 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is perished

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 36,682 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 36,682 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2018 36,183 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 35,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 35,653 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 35,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 35,336 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,231 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 55,225 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,590 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 34,590 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 34,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 34,084 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 34,076 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 34,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,071 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,071 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,713 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 33,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 32,464 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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J12 OHD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 J12 OHD, 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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J12 OHD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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