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S944 LJW

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

25,235 mi
Last recorded25,235 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 LJW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 25,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 24,232 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 22,759 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 22,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 22,031 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 20,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 20,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 20,434 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 19,784 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,390 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 16,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 10,975 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 10,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 4,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 4,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 2,672 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,269 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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S944 LJW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S944 LJW, 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 S944 LJW registered?

S944 LJW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S944 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S944 LJW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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