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L3 PAB

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,420 mi
Last recorded35,420 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 PAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 35,420 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 34,609 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 33,906 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 32,897 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and Lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,931 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 31,358 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2021 31,355 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 30,666 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 30,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 30,074 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,456 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 29,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 28,271 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 27,384 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 26,208 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 26,207 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 25,283 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 24,469 miles

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

slight blow at exhaust manifold / downpipe

srs light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 23,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,907 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 18,391 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,729 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 15,729 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 13,478 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 12,323 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn to about 3mm

car almost on bump front stops

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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L3 PAB 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 L3 PAB, 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 L3 PAB registered?

L3 PAB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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