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M25 PEH

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,149 mi
Last recorded30,149 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 PEH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 30,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

vehicle has copious ammounts of underseal/waxoil under vehicle preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 31 Jul 2025 30,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

vehicle has copious ammounts of underseal/waxoil under vehicle preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jul 2024 29,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened partially wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side wax oiled including suspension , and steering, brake components steel brake pipes preventing proper inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2024 29,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn trumpet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line pass (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened partially wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side wax oiled including suspension , and steering, brake components steel brake pipes preventing proper inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play border line pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trumpet (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 28,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected trumpet ineffective (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively border line maybe effected by worn suspension trumpet/cone (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flex deteriarated

Pass 14 Jul 2022 27,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,089 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,910 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 26,909 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 26,150 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,340 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 25,336 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 24,523 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 24,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,794 miles

nearside front sill end corroded

offside front sill end corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2014 21,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,513 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 19,694 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,694 miles

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 18,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 18,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 16,792 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 15,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 15,568 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 14,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,098 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 11,878 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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M25 PEH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M25 PEH, 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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M25 PEH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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