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V468 MJM

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,226 mi
Last recorded36,226 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV468 MJM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,283cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,226 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 36,157 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,910 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 35,557 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 35,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 34,395 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 33,900 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 33,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,915 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,287 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 32,387 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 32,156 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 31,566 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 30,576 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 29,248 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension joints out of adjustment

Fail 15 Sep 2008 29,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension joints out of adjustment

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,528 miles

front balljoints are worn

Pass 18 Sep 2006 25,133 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2006 25,133 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V468 MJM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V468 MJM, 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 V468 MJM registered?

V468 MJM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is V468 MJM safe to buy?

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