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S930 DGP

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,433 mi
Last recorded68,433 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 DGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 68,433 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,274 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 68,152 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 68,149 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,993 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,895 miles

all underside undersealled

Pass 14 Sep 2020 67,744 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 67,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bottom swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 67,673 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 67,673 miles

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,813 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 66,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,642 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 63,320 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,116 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 61,031 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 61,019 miles

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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 59,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 59,524 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,434 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 55,120 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 55,117 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,898 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,553 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 52,553 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S930 DGP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S930 DGP, 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 S930 DGP registered?

S930 DGP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S930 DGP safe to buy?

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