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S930 EAB

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,023 mi
Last recorded83,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 83,023 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 82,709 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 81,900 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,759 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,285 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 80,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 80,501 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 79,850 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 79,604 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,587 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,325 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 76,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 75,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 72,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 72,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,612 miles

airbag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2009 66,336 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion offside outer sill

Fail 6 Jul 2009 66,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion offside outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,217 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 63,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,531 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,531 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 55,604 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge.

slightly low effort from nearside rear service and parking brake

Pass 1 Jul 2005 49,236 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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S930 EAB 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 76.9%.

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 EAB, 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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S930 EAB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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