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K10 NMG

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

63,694 mi
Last recorded63,694 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 NMG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 63,694 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 63,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 62,623 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 62,026 miles

offside front floor corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2022 62,019 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front floor corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,454 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 61,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r + under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 61,062 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r + under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint, advise adjustment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint, advise adjustment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint, advise adjustment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 60,702 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 60,687 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 60,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 May 2018 60,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 59,875 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 59,250 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,051 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,747 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 52,013 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 52,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2011 46,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 44,152 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 44,152 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,662 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 41,454 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,822 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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K10 NMG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K10 NMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K10 NMG registered?

K10 NMG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is K10 NMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K10 NMG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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