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S227 VUX

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,795 mi
Last recorded59,795 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS227 VUX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 59,795 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 59,378 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 59,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 58,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 58,298 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 57,719 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 56,039 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 66,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor / sill (5.2.6)

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

no passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,593 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,348 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 51,348 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,553 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,293 miles

Offside front tyre outer sidewall age-cracking. Advise replacement.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 49,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside front tyre outer sidewall age-cracking. Advise replacement.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,500 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 46,477 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 40,239 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 64,097 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,097 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 19,972 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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S227 VUX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S227 VUX, 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 S227 VUX registered?

S227 VUX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S227 VUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S227 VUX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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