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S472 AOK

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

41,989 mi
Last recorded41,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS472 AOK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 41,989 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 41,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 41,067 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 41,024 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 40,503 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,093 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 38,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 38,458 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 36,128 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 32,954 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 31,761 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,761 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear radius arm bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all four ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 31,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,551 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,423 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 51,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 31,159 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,844 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 30,844 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 29,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 29,998 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 27,808 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 25,141 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,535 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 19,327 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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S472 AOK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S472 AOK, 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 S472 AOK registered?

S472 AOK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S472 AOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S472 AOK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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