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S469 HGP

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,399 mi
Last recorded14,399 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 HGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 14,399 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 14,376 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 14,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 14,337 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 14,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 14,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 14,264 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 14,208 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 14,186 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 14,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 13,820 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,512 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,316 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 13,209 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 13,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,075 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 13,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 9,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,547 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear fog light lens cracked but not showing white

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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S469 HGP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S469 HGP, 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

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What year was S469 HGP registered?

S469 HGP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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