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R936 JMV

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,682 mi
Last recorded75,682 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR936 JMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 75,682 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 75,663 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 75,574 miles

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

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 75,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 75,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,151 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 75,064 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 74,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 74,890 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 74,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,573 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,457 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,239 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 73,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 73,234 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,186 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 71,834 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 70,852 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,673 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

handbrake cable corroded sligghtly.

near side front brake hose worn to the limit against bent tie bar.

near side rea foot brake reading low.

rear outer sills corroded fairly badly.

rear sub frame starting to corrode.

small leak from exhaust manifold area.

windscreen chiped in centre.

Pass 11 Dec 2009 69,792 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 68,768 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,652 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 63,654 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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R936 JMV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R936 JMV, 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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R936 JMV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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