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S308 BKS

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,678 mi
Last recorded20,678 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 BKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 20,678 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 20,678 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 20,509 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,469 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 20,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 20,383 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 20,381 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 20,366 miles

Both sills getting weak

Pass 27 Mar 2020 20,356 miles

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Mar 2020 20,356 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight bind to rear brakes

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,321 miles

rear service brake just met imbalance limits

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2019 20,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 20,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 20,191 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 20,191 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,100 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,005 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,918 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,888 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,858 miles

o/s/r wheel slight binding

Pass 12 Mar 2010 19,856 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 19,724 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 19,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,649 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,623 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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S308 BKS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S308 BKS, 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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S308 BKS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 August 1998.

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