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S267 DMV

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,294 mi
Last recorded22,294 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 DMV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 22,294 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 22,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 22,017 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 22,016 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 21,635 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 20,949 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner shoulder

Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 19,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 18,592 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 17,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 16,976 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 16,180 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 15,462 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 15,462 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 14,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,755 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 12,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,648 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 9,999 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 9,998 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2008 9,174 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 8,462 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 6,507 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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S267 DMV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S267 DMV, 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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S267 DMV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S267 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S267 DMV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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