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S703 OAB

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,526 mi
Last recorded97,526 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 OAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 97,526 miles

Both offside front spot lamps not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both offside front spot lamps not working

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Oct 2024 96,394 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,344 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear valences (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Fail 31 Oct 2023 96,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear valences (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components inc frames

Pass 2 Mar 2022 90,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 90,926 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 71,851 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,843 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of front subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floor in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear floors in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 68,106 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 68,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre worn bald inner edge

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,751 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 64,745 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both front (2.7.4)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 61,561 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 61,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front floor corroded and holed

Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,584 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front floor corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jun 2013 54,275 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,099 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 51,099 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 44,185 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,325 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,480 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 36,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,846 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 31,846 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 30,839 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 30,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S703 OAB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S703 OAB, 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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S703 OAB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 November 1998.

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