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M14 AVN

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

68,204 mi
Last recorded68,204 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 AVN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 68,204 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 68,204 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,061 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 66,544 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor near rear subframe appears to be corroding but cannot fully inspect due to under seal

both rear hand brake cables rubbing on sport brake hoses.

floor around exhaust heat shield showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 66,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor near rear subframe appears to be corroding but cannot fully inspect due to under seal

both rear hand brake cables rubbing on sport brake hoses.

floor around exhaust heat shield showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2021 65,829 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,767 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2020 63,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner adges

Fail 23 Jul 2020 63,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner adges

Pass 25 Jul 2019 62,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,613 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 59,186 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 59,165 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 54,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 49,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,870 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 45,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 45,634 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 41,141 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,124 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 35,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 29,365 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,938 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 27,938 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 26,683 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 25,365 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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M14 AVN is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M14 AVN, 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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M14 AVN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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