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S599 CNJ

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

73,258 mi
Last recorded73,258 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS599 CNJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 73,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 73,112 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 73,002 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 72,927 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 72,866 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 72,857 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 72,742 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,508 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 72,139 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,773 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,587 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 69,365 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 68,905 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 68,301 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 67,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 67,704 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 67,695 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 66,940 miles

rear tyres both worn on inside edges

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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S599 CNJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S599 CNJ, 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 S599 CNJ registered?

S599 CNJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S599 CNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S599 CNJ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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