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A2 FUN

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,402 mi
Last recorded36,402 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FUN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 36,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 36,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,001 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,802 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 35,626 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 35,292 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 34,929 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 34,791 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 34,453 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 34,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 33,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 32,967 miles

o/s/f & both rear s/absorbers very weak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,275 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 31,274 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 30,697 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,461 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 29,922 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 29,920 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 26,646 miles

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

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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A2 FUN 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 A2 FUN, 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 A2 FUN registered?

A2 FUN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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