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K40 MYN

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,376 mi
Last recorded20,376 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 MYN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 20,376 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 20,370 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 20,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 20,337 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 20,319 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 20,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 20,236 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 20,186 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in nearside and offside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 20,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in nearside and offside front upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 19,469 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 19,469 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 18,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 17,800 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 17,281 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,834 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 13,268 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 3 Nov 2010 10,764 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber missing

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres starting to crack on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,019 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 10,019 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 9,366 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 9,366 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,856 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,196 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 7,687 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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K40 MYN 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 83.3%.

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 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 K40 MYN, 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 K40 MYN registered?

K40 MYN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is K40 MYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 MYN shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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