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S306 PCC

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,337 mi
Last recorded53,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 PCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,337 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 52,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,266 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 51,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 51,807 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 50,477 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,394 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 47,673 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 46,941 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 46,941 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,298 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 44,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 38,957 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 36,119 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 36,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 33,822 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Slight corrosion no both front inner brake discs.

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 33,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fuel pipe corroded.

Slight corrosion no both front inner brake discs.

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 31,540 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING ON INNER WALL

Fuel pipe/s corroded

LIGHT UNDER BODY RUST

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK ON INNER WALL

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GATOR PERISHING

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL STARTING TO GO RUSTY

OFFSIDE WIPER STARTING TO SPLIT

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,557 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,599 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 29,145 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,565 miles

Exhaust downpipe corroded

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Jan 2007 28,554 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,191 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust front pipe corroded

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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S306 PCC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S306 PCC, 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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S306 PCC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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