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S837 SGV

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

54,443 mi
Last recorded54,443 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 SGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 54,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,300 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 54,278 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 54,205 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 54,136 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 54,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2021 54,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 53,277 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,248 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 53,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 48,757 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 32,440 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 32,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 28,134 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 28,134 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 27,034 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both outer sills to floors corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2011 27,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both outer sills to floors corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

noise from offside rear tyre

steering rack moves slightly on it's mountings

Fail 20 Sep 2010 25,047 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

noise from offside rear tyre

steering rack moves slightly on it's mountings

Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,098 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

steering rack mounts have slight play

Fail 5 Oct 2009 23,098 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres worn on edges

steering rack mounts have slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2008 21,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,141 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2007 18,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 18,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,294 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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S837 SGV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 S837 SGV, 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 S837 SGV registered?

S837 SGV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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