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S211 SBJ

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,970 mi
Last recorded69,970 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS211 SBJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,970 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 69,487 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 69,062 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,769 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 65,454 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 65,454 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 64,184 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 64,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 57,949 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 57,235 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,398 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,648 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 46,770 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,182 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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S211 SBJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S211 SBJ, 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 S211 SBJ registered?

S211 SBJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S211 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S211 SBJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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