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BVW 718T

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

25,965 mi
Last recorded25,965 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 718T
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 25,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,500 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 3 Nov 2023 25,252 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 24,990 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 24,588 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 5 Nov 2020 24,152 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 24,152 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 23,617 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp aim on lower limit

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,856 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 21,980 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 21,979 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Both (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 21,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 20,867 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,418 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 20,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 19,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 18,354 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 16,810 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 12,093 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 11,066 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 11,066 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 10,418 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 9,415 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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BVW 718T is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BVW 718T, 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 BVW 718T registered?

BVW 718T is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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