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K200 PER

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

9,644 mi
Last recorded9,644 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 PER
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 9,644 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 9,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 8,944 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 7,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 7,763 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 7,528 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 6,195 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 4,693 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 3,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 2,721 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 2,664 miles

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2014 2,640 miles

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 May 2013 2,564 miles

front number plate cracked

minor oil leaks

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2012 2,486 miles

Front number plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 22 May 2012 2,486 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front number plate cracked

Slight oil leak

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 May 2011 2,469 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 2,363 miles

Slight oil leak

Slight play in nearside front upper ball joint

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,233 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 21 Mar 2009 2,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/f top ball joint

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Nov 2007 2,166 miles

Front washers weak

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

Fail 3 Nov 2006 2,039 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 2,039 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding on slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2005 1,864 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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K200 PER is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K200 PER, 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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K200 PER is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 August 1998.

Is K200 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for K200 PER shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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