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P80 OTY

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,132 mi
Last recorded33,132 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 OTY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 33,132 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to downpipe or downpipe itself (6.1.2 (a))

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

Slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,332 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 31,512 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 30,885 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 30,718 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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P80 OTY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P80 OTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P80 OTY registered?

P80 OTY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P80 OTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P80 OTY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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