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98 MH

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,000 mi
Last recorded37,000 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98 MH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 37,000 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 36,991 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 36,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 36,986 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 36,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 36,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 36,622 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,517 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 36,294 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,911 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 35,275 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 35,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,169 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 34,088 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 84,088 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 33,768 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2010 33,433 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 32,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 32,256 miles
Fail 25 May 2008 32,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 May 2007 31,339 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 30,392 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 30,382 miles

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

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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98 MH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 98 MH, 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 98 MH registered?

98 MH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is 98 MH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98 MH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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