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S381 TNP

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

36,641 mi
Last recorded36,641 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS381 TNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 36,641 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 36,479 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 36,354 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,206 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 36,008 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 36,005 miles

Nearside Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 35,749 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 35,736 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 33,880 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 33,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,847 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 33,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,188 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 32,187 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 27,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 11,688 miles

ALL front swivels show free play

Pass 23 Dec 2006 7,279 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 7,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 4,148 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 4,148 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S381 TNP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S381 TNP, 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 S381 TNP registered?

S381 TNP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S381 TNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S381 TNP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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