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S264 PAG

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,500 mi
Last recorded94,500 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 PAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 94,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 94,118 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 93,414 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 93,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 92,689 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 91,922 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,681 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,764 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 90,288 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 89,188 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 89,188 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

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

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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S264 PAG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S264 PAG, 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 S264 PAG registered?

S264 PAG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S264 PAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S264 PAG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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