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S686 VUJ

1998 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

2,502 mi
Last recorded2,502 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 VUJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 2,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 2,502 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 2,498 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 May 2025 2,498 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 2,497 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 2,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 2,495 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 2,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 2,494 miles

o/s rear shock absorber weak.

Pass 13 May 2019 2,493 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 2,484 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 2,484 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 2,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 2,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 2,414 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 2,397 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2013 2,385 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear shock absorber soft.

Fail 10 May 2013 2,385 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s rear shock absorber soft.

Pass 4 May 2012 2,382 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 2,382 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 2,373 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 2,373 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,289 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 2,289 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 2,248 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 2,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 2,175 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 2,175 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 2,060 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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S686 VUJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S686 VUJ, 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 S686 VUJ registered?

S686 VUJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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