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S7 GTO

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

25,275 mi
Last recorded25,275 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 GTO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 25,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 25,265 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 25,255 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 25,244 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 25,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 25,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 25,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 25,191 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 25,150 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 25,121 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 25,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,022 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 24,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 24,841 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 24,841 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 24,800 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,656 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 24,560 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front tyres slightly wider than wheel arch flares

Fail 12 Jun 2007 24,560 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front tyres slightly wider than wheel arch flares

Fail 30 May 2007 24,556 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

N/S & O/S Front Tyres Protrude Outside Front W/Arches

Play at N/S & O/S Front Swivel Joints

Pass 31 May 2006 24,212 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 24,212 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S7 GTO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 S7 GTO, 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 S7 GTO registered?

S7 GTO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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