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S322 MEC

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,183 mi
Last recorded58,183 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS322 MEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 58,183 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 53,086 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 53,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 52,765 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 51,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,976 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 48,366 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,366 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,802 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2009 42,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 37,855 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 37,855 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S322 MEC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S322 MEC, 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 S322 MEC registered?

S322 MEC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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