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S304 MFC

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,556 mi
Last recorded73,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 MFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 73,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2025 73,275 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 73,038 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 72,421 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 71,775 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,980 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 69,282 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,132 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 68,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,809 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 65,741 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front n/s and o/s floor pushed up were possibley been jack up with trolly jack!

n/s/r side wall has slight damage

o/s/r hand brake kower effort than n/s/r

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,676 miles

front discs corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

sills showing signs of corrosion

slight movement in nearside top and bottom ball joints

Fail 12 Jan 2008 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake fluid low on min mark

front discs corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

sills showing signs of corrosion

slight movement in nearside top and bottom ball joints

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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S304 MFC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S304 MFC, 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 S304 MFC registered?

S304 MFC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S304 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 MFC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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