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S385 NHG

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

54,955 mi
Last recorded54,955 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 NHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 54,955 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 54,955 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired £100 (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 54,762 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 54,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 54,525 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 54,294 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 54,294 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 54,127 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 52,796 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,493 miles

slight engine oil loss

Pass 2 May 2017 51,977 miles

Oil leak

some binding of offside rear brake.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 51,092 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 46,848 miles

Oil leak

full inspection of rear brake pipes not possible grease covered.

Pass 2 Nov 2013 43,255 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 43,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 37,838 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 37,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,460 miles

brake fluid level low

exhaust system leaking slightly at centre joint (after cat)

exhaust system slightly corroded

floor pans corroding near o/s outer door sill

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pads worn very low

Fail 30 Mar 2011 33,460 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

brake fluid level low

exhaust system leaking slightly at centre joint (after cat)

exhaust system slightly corroded

floor pans corroding near o/s outer door sill

front brake discs slightly worn

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f brake pads worn very low

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,135 miles

front pads low

front wiper blades poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2009 28,535 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 28,495 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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S385 NHG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S385 NHG, 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 S385 NHG registered?

S385 NHG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S385 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 NHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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