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S797 DJK

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,335 mi
Last recorded36,335 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS797 DJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 36,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 36,256 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 36,241 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,057 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,728 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,572 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,504 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 35,333 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 35,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 35,162 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 35,141 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 35,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 34,827 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,224 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 33,576 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 33,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,467 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,467 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 31,920 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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S797 DJK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S797 DJK, 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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S797 DJK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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