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S886 MJB

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,393 mi
Last recorded28,393 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS886 MJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,393 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 27,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 27,117 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,258 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 25,354 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 24,453 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 24,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2017 23,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Both NSR & OSR tyre sidewalls have age related cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (flexi-pipe also damaged) (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (outer) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 23,936 miles

Both NSR & OSR tyre sidewalls have age related cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front downpipe (flexi-pipe also damaged) (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (outer) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,649 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 21,785 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 21,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 20,728 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 20,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,648 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,648 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,739 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,995 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 17,995 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,063 miles

offside front beam lens broken

Fail 2 Oct 2006 17,063 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front beam lens broken

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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S886 MJB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S886 MJB, 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 S886 MJB registered?

S886 MJB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S886 MJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S886 MJB shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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