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S187 MJW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

81,717 mi
Last recorded81,717 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 MJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 81,717 miles

UNDER BODY UNDER SEALED INCLUDING BRAKE PIPESAND SUSPENTION PARTS CABS

Pass 9 Mar 2024 81,113 miles

under body all under sealed including brake pipes

Pass 11 Mar 2023 80,274 miles

under body under sealed all over

Pass 5 Mar 2022 78,532 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,109 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 75,509 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 75,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion front valance (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion heavily under sealed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion radios arms (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion radios arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 74,108 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 74,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 73,194 miles

rear valance corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 73,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear valance corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,566 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 63,902 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 57,866 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2011 57,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,287 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,285 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 50,665 miles

sill corroded n/s

Fail 19 Nov 2009 50,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

sill corroded n/s

Pass 25 Nov 2008 48,984 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 48,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,411 miles

n/s sill corroded to excess

o/s sill corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,588 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 43,571 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate poor

Pass 17 Nov 2005 39,960 miles

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

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

offside park brake not releasing fully

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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S187 MJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 S187 MJW, 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 S187 MJW registered?

S187 MJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 December 1998.

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