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M7 MNO

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

55,443 mi
Last recorded55,443 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 MNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 55,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Wings Corroding

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 55,443 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Wings Corroding

General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 54,629 miles

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded, rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Front exhaust section corroded,rusty

Front front wings on inner side corroded,rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mounting rubber not sitting correctly in its seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear play in both rear radius bearings

hand brake lever slightly over adjusted

Fail 30 Jul 2024 54,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill section,door step,holed corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded, rusty (1.1.3 (e))

Front exhaust section corroded,rusty

Front front wings on inner side corroded,rusty

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive mounting rubber not sitting correctly in its seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear play in both rear radius bearings

hand brake lever slightly over adjusted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 54,436 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 54,159 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 54,158 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 53,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 53,918 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 53,485 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,236 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 50,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 49,621 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 49,621 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 47,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,726 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 45,954 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,370 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Aug 2011 44,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,223 miles

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,625 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,656 miles

Both front tyres getting close to limit 1.6mm

Both outer sills starting to corrode at front

top engine stabalizer arm bushes worn badly

Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,004 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

front brake pads wearing

front suspension low

slight play in swivels

Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,223 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 40,038 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 40,038 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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M7 MNO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 M7 MNO, 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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M7 MNO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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