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S432 LFJ

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,086 mi
Last recorded65,086 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS432 LFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 65,086 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 64,437 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,272 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,685 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 63,683 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 61,584 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 61,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,474 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,473 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both tie bar bolts upside down

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,390 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside horn button not working

Fail 26 Apr 2013 54,387 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside horn button not working

Fail 17 Apr 2012 49,230 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

struggled with emissions possible blocked rear silencer

Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,230 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

struggled with emissions possible blocked rear silencer

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,574 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 47,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,162 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 39,965 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 39,964 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 35,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 35,688 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,144 miles

front rear subframe mounts slight movement but not excessive.

nsf upper ball joint slight play.

offside track rod end slight play in ball joint.

Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,434 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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S432 LFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S432 LFJ, 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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S432 LFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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