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S414 AYS

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

43,278 mi
Last recorded43,278 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS414 AYS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 43,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 42,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 42,169 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 41,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 41,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 41,813 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 41,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,961 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 40,853 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 40,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 40,483 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 40,235 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 40,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 39,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,686 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 39,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 39,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 37,532 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,579 miles

advise front number plate minor damage

Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,231 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 35,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 May 2006 33,377 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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S414 AYS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S414 AYS, 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 S414 AYS registered?

S414 AYS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S414 AYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S414 AYS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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