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S868 SDX

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,601 mi
Last recorded41,601 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 SDX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 41,482 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 41,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,458 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 41,419 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 41,419 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 41,348 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 41,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,227 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 41,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,942 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,662 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,337 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,487 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 37,487 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,880 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 36,698 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)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,362 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 35,542 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,989 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 33,984 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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S868 SDX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S868 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S868 SDX registered?

S868 SDX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S868 SDX safe to buy?

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