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S296 LFJ

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

61,231 mi
Last recorded61,231 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 LFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 61,231 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 61,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 60,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 60,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both upper and lower boots perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre in tread ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lumpy in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,712 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 60,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,544 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 60,500 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 60,434 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,885 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,385 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,804 miles

Oil leak from engine

Slight wear in right hand lower balljoint

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,945 miles

Front indicators faded white

Fail 8 Sep 2015 57,921 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front indicators faded white

Pass 2 Sep 2014 57,684 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 57,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 56,825 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,503 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 56,161 miles

Front tyres edging off and getting low

Oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,161 miles

Front tyres edging off and getting low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Sep 2008 55,634 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 55,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,646 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 54,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamps set on level 3

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,946 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 53,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

right hand front tyre edged off

slight movement right hand front wheel bearing

slight movement right hand lower balljoint

Fail 31 Aug 2005 53,308 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

deep cut in nearside tyre tread

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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S296 LFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 S296 LFJ, 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 S296 LFJ registered?

S296 LFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S296 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S296 LFJ shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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