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J27 MAJ

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

24,818 mi
Last recorded24,818 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MAJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 24,818 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 24,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 23,798 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 23,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,373 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,925 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,717 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 22,000 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 21,210 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,050 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 20,050 miles

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 18,859 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,842 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 15,818 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,443 miles

n/s and o/s front top and bottom ball joints slight movement

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 19 Sep 2008 14,443 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s front top and bottom ball joints slight movement

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 1 Sep 2008 14,425 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 13,586 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 12,541 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 12,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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J27 MAJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 J27 MAJ, 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 J27 MAJ registered?

J27 MAJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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