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S376 DBR

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,134 mi
Last recorded58,134 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS376 DBR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 58,134 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 57,873 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 57,873 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,461 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 57,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 56,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,297 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,082 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 55,082 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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S376 DBR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S376 DBR, 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 S376 DBR registered?

S376 DBR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S376 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S376 DBR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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