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S392 BJE

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,801 mi
Last recorded72,801 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS392 BJE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 72,801 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 71,700 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 71,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,376 miles

Both rear tyres in poor condition

Both sides front suspension ball joints have play

Exhaust damaged

General corrosion to both sides A panel and headlight surrounds

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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S392 BJE is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S392 BJE, 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 S392 BJE registered?

S392 BJE is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S392 BJE safe to buy?

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