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P8 BOB

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,366 mi
Last recorded99,366 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 BOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 97,827 miles

Boot floor corroded at the rear edge

Vehicle appears to have been stood

Pass 5 May 2018 97,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 97,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,125 miles

Slight blow from the exhaust.

Some play in the steering rack.

Fail 4 May 2012 94,125 miles

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

Slight blow from the exhaust.

Some play in the steering rack.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,693 miles

N/S steering rack gaiter perished.

Slight blow from exhaust jopint.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 90,841 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,747 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 79,202 miles

Slight play in the o/s/f lower arm rose joint.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,026 miles

The front and rear lights are not original but do meet mot standards.

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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P8 BOB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P8 BOB, 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 P8 BOB registered?

P8 BOB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is P8 BOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 BOB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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