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S3 OEH

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,771 mi
Last recorded80,771 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 OEH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 80,771 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 80,692 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,608 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 80,439 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 80,271 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 80,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 79,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 17,955 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,694 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,540 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 77,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 71,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 71,686 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,987 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 66,970 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 61,956 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 57,797 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 57,792 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,495 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 51,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 44,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,515 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 36,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 29,642 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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S3 OEH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S3 OEH, 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 S3 OEH registered?

S3 OEH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S3 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 OEH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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