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S226 KAN

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,091 mi
Last recorded21,091 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 KAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 21,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 21,069 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 20,874 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 20,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 20,177 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 19,793 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 19,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,159 miles

Battery insecure

Centre rear view mirror missing

SRS light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Feb 2013 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Battery insecure

Centre rear view mirror missing

SRS light on

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,792 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 18,781 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 18,767 miles

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

front passengers seat loose

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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S226 KAN is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S226 KAN, 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 S226 KAN registered?

S226 KAN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S226 KAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 KAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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