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S754 JJM

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,012 mi
Last recorded35,012 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 JJM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 35,012 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2025 34,784 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 34,296 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 33,811 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 33,203 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. across rear axle (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 32,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play upper & lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 31,965 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 31,797 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 31,797 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 30,708 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 30,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 30,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,435 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 29,422 miles

n/s/r brake binding

o/s spotlamp inop

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 2 Dec 2013 29,362 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 29,352 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 29,194 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,194 miles

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

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,420 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 27,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,893 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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S754 JJM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S754 JJM, 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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S754 JJM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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