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S610 HJW

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

22,143 mi
Last recorded22,143 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS610 HJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 22,143 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 22,118 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 22,070 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 22,041 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 22,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 22,016 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 21,989 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 21,801 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 21,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 21,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 21,499 miles

rear exhaust silencer has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 21,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,253 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 21,072 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 21,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,854 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,671 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,282 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 20,106 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 20,029 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,918 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 19,761 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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S610 HJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S610 HJW, 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 S610 HJW registered?

S610 HJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S610 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S610 HJW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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