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S607 OFV

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,630 mi
Last recorded8,630 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS607 OFV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 8,630 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 8,579 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 8,569 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 8,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 8,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 8,249 miles

n/s headlamp just within tolerances

o/s rear brake lagging slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2019 7,092 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 7,066 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,982 miles

both rear tyres deteriated/cracking on side walls

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

slight free play in both front upper ball joints

Pass 15 Sep 2015 6,932 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in the n/s front upper ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2014 6,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 6,513 miles

o/s front indicator slightly dis coloured

sligh play in o/s rear wheel bearing

slight corrosion on the o/s outer sill

slight play in o/s front top ball joint

Fail 6 Sep 2013 6,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s front indicator slightly dis coloured

sligh play in o/s rear wheel bearing

slight corrosion on the o/s outer sill

slight play in o/s front top ball joint

Pass 11 Sep 2012 6,245 miles

n/s front tyre side wall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2011 5,919 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 5,691 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 56,912 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 5,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 5,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 5,179 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in n/s and o/s/f wheel bearing's

Pass 17 Sep 2007 4,895 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 4,611 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 4,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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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S607 OFV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S607 OFV, 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 S607 OFV registered?

S607 OFV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S607 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S607 OFV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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