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S642 PFL

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

41,172 mi
Last recorded41,172 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS642 PFL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 41,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 41,082 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 41,012 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,908 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 40,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,604 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,594 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 40,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 40,267 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 40,037 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front steering rack boot split

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2014 38,570 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,312 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,679 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,742 miles

ADVISE : ENGINE STABILIZER BAR BUSHES WORN.

ADVISE : REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAKNESS.

ADVISE : VEHICLE LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN STANDING IDLE.

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,753 miles

Front exhaust section showing signs of weakness. Slight play in nearside front top suspension joint.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Both rear tyres are excessively cracked!

Fail 29 Jan 2008 26,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front exhaust section showing signs of weakness. Slight play in nearside front top suspension joint.

STRONGLY ADVISE: Both rear tyres are excessively cracked!

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,723 miles

Hand brake performance is low at nearside.

both rear tyres are cracked. Nearside front tyre is cracked and wearing low. Front indiactor bulbs are dis- coloured. Slight play front top suspension ball joints.

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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S642 PFL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S642 PFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S642 PFL registered?

S642 PFL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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