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S4 MAB

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

47,299 mi
Last recorded47,299 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 MAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 47,299 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,700 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 42,644 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,744 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 37,339 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,023 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 34,835 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 34,252 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake performance low

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,121 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 34,092 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 33,874 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,926 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,535 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 28,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,330 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,656 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,686 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 22,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 20,495 miles

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

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

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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S4 MAB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 S4 MAB, 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 S4 MAB registered?

S4 MAB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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