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S644 NHG

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,912 mi
Last recorded75,912 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS644 NHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 75,912 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,122 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 74,418 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 73,540 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 72,928 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 71,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,788 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 69,550 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 68,201 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 68,201 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,213 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 65,803 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 65,803 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/r by suspension (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2013 63,025 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,274 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,382 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 59,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise throttle sticking!

Pass 9 Mar 2009 56,729 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 56,729 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s/f floors are dented

o/s and n/s/f tyres are worn on edges

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2008 48,463 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,526 miles

surface corrision on rear subframe.

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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S644 NHG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S644 NHG, 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 S644 NHG registered?

S644 NHG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S644 NHG safe to buy?

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