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JAG 958Y

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,769 mi
Last recorded72,769 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAG 958Y
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 72,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 72,437 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 72,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 72,347 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,041 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,521 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,308 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 70,712 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 70,712 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,316 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,914 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 69,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 68,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,425 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 65,020 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,649 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 61,649 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 58,747 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 58,747 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 55,387 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,584 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 47,560 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,243 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 42,235 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 41,336 miles

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

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

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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JAG 958Y 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 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JAG 958Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAG 958Y registered?

JAG 958Y is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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The MOT history for JAG 958Y shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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