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S294 KBL

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,424 mi
Last recorded64,424 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS294 KBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 64,424 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 62,200 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 58,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,480 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 56,428 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 52,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,789 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 49,435 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 48,994 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,377 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,214 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,810 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 41,072 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 39,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,867 miles

Exhaust down pipe limited life

Pass 8 May 2008 38,077 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 38,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2007 35,845 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 35,845 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 35,025 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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S294 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S294 KBL, 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 S294 KBL registered?

S294 KBL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S294 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S294 KBL shows 22 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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