CarVerify

Free Car Check

S434 DFM

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 DFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 46,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 45,693 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 45,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox split +blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 45,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 44,595 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 44,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,720 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 40,533 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 39,336 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2017 37,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 36,064 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 30,697 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 30,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 27,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,053 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 21,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,051 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 20,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,608 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 18,232 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 16,669 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S434 DFM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S434 DFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S434 DFM?

You can check the full history of S434 DFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S434 DFM registered?

S434 DFM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S434 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S434 DFM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S434 DFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S434 DFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.