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4515 PJ

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

392 mi
Last recorded392 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4515 PJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 51 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,828 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 60,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 60,594 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 59,841 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 55,805 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 49,401 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 49,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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4515 PJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 4515 PJ, 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 4515 PJ registered?

4515 PJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is 4515 PJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4515 PJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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