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S830 XOL

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,046 mi
Last recorded82,046 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS830 XOL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 82,046 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,542 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 81,532 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 80,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,498 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 80,478 miles

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 25 Aug 2021 80,146 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 80,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,671 miles

slight age related corrosion on sills

Pass 16 Jul 2019 79,178 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 78,569 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 77,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 77,041 miles

o/side front brg has slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2016 77,015 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,968 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 75,960 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,834 miles

front shocks weak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 73,658 miles

slight play in front brgs

Pass 13 Jun 2012 72,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,249 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on inner flitch

Fail 23 May 2011 71,168 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 66,454 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 66,454 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 61,951 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 57,604 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 53,276 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 48,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 41,278 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 41,278 miles

Service 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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S830 XOL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S830 XOL, 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 S830 XOL registered?

S830 XOL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S830 XOL safe to buy?

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