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S546 EGJ

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,102 mi
Last recorded45,102 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS546 EGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,102 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,091 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,469 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 44,059 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,070 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,831 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 41,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 37,674 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 34,959 miles

slight movement in n/s/r radius arm.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 34,959 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight movement in n/s/r radius arm.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,807 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 30,981 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,642 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 28,892 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 28,892 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,005 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 25,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 22,877 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,488 miles

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

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

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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S546 EGJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S546 EGJ, 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 S546 EGJ registered?

S546 EGJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S546 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S546 EGJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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