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E11 OEL

1998 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

39,546 mi
Last recorded39,546 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 OEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 39,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 39,373 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 39,284 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 39,208 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 39,134 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 39,134 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,944 miles

Front sub frame mounts have slight m,movement and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded

Slight play in both N/S and O/S front suspension arms

Pass 3 Aug 2015 36,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 36,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 36,826 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 36,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 36,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 36,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting in both front sillends under wheel arches

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe

slight insecurity in nearside headlight unit

Fail 8 Aug 2012 36,674 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion starting in both front sillends under wheel arches

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe

slight insecurity in nearside headlight unit

Pass 2 Aug 2011 36,559 miles

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe above rear subframe

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,342 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion in nearside front bodysill end

corrosion in nearside front outer bodysill (hole) but not in failure area

corrosion on offside outer bodysill

nearside wiper has small split on end

some play in offside top and bottom ball joints also nearside top ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2009 36,068 miles

Condensation in offside front indicator.

Corrosion starting in nearside front body sill end

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer body sill and sill end.

Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill and sill end.

Excessive corrosion in nearside front outer body sill, but not in prescribed failure area. Advise attention.

Excessive corrosion in offside front outer body sill, but not in prescribed failure area. Advise attention.

Some movement in both front suspension top ball joints and in nearside front bottom ball joint. Advise greasing.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 35,800 miles

Corrosion in nearside front outer body sill, but not in specied area.

Corrosion starting in offside front outer body sill.

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 35,800 miles

Corrosion in nearside front outer body sill, but not in specied area.

Corrosion starting in offside front outer body sill.

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,294 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 35,294 miles

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

Corrosion in nearside front outer body sill but not in specified area.

Some movement in both sides front suspensiion top and bottom ball joints.

Fail 6 Jul 2006 32,895 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside front outer body sill/floor

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Some play in nearside top and bottom ball joints and offside bottom ball joint.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,895 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside front outer body sill/floor

Some play in nearside top and bottom ball joints and offside bottom ball joint.

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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E11 OEL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 E11 OEL, 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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E11 OEL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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