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B5 JAK

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,340 mi
Last recorded42,340 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JAK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 42,340 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 41,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on/ outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on/ outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on/outside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 41,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on/ outside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on/ outside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on/outside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,822 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 37,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 35,629 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2017 35,629 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 32,704 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 32,540 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,540 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 32,540 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 32,540 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 29,152 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 22,309 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2011 22,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 19,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,110 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,388 miles

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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B5 JAK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 B5 JAK, 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 B5 JAK registered?

B5 JAK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B5 JAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 JAK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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