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5302 PG

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,439 mi
Last recorded74,439 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5302 PG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,439 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 74,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 74,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 74,113 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from strut to top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from strut to top arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements wrong colour (0.1 (d))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,965 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 73,340 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 73,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in center silencer and mountings cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 73,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing Securing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crack in center silencer and mountings cracked/perished (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 71,489 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 71,470 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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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5302 PG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 5302 PG, 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 5302 PG registered?

5302 PG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is 5302 PG safe to buy?

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