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S249 MLP

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

16,494 mi
Last recorded16,494 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS249 MLP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 16,494 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 16,480 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 16,468 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 16,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 16,418 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seal corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seal corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 16,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,209 miles

Signs of an oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2017 16,072 miles

both front tyres cracking on inner & outer walls

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls & on outer edge of tread

Fail 20 Jul 2017 16,072 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on inner & outer walls

both rear tyres cracking on outer walls & on outer edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,512 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,293 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 15,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 15,104 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 14,845 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 13,932 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 12,750 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 11,322 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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S249 MLP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S249 MLP, 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 S249 MLP registered?

S249 MLP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S249 MLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S249 MLP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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