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N666 MDN

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,048 mi
Last recorded35,048 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 MDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 35,048 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 34,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 34,381 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 33,637 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 32,282 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 31,119 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 30,586 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 29,218 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 29,212 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 28,253 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 26,850 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 26,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 25,840 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 25,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 25,692 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2014 25,684 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 25,515 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 25,466 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 25,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 25,052 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 25,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 24,755 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 24,493 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 24,493 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 24,260 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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N666 MDN is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N666 MDN, 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 N666 MDN registered?

N666 MDN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is N666 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N666 MDN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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