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S898 EOJ

1998 Rover Mini

Yellow Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,364 mi
Last recorded2,364 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 EOJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 2,364 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 2,364 miles

Emissions unable to be completed temp gauge to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 2,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

non cat engine fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2024 2,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

non cat engine fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2023 1,847 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 1,707 miles

non catalyst engine fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2022 1,695 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Lower mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Fouling body (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Rubbing on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 1,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 504 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 504 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 496 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 489 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering system slightly tight both front seats slightly loose when locked in position (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 469 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 444 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 429 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 429 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 422 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 416 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 407 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 405 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 396 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 143 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 47,598 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 47,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

number plate light showing white light to rear and not very bright

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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S898 EOJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Yellow with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S898 EOJ, 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 S898 EOJ registered?

S898 EOJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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