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S369 AKP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,524 mi
Last recorded39,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS369 AKP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 39,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 39,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 39,451 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 39,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 39,369 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front BUMP /STOP

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,068 miles

slight play front ball joints

Fail 8 Nov 2018 38,062 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight play front ball joints

Pass 28 Oct 2017 37,443 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 36,729 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 36,521 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 35,892 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 35,892 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 35,229 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 34,331 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 33,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 31,332 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 31,227 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,053 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 28,053 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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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S369 AKP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S369 AKP, 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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S369 AKP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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