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S540 LEP

1998 Mini Cooper

Black Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,934 mi
Last recorded32,934 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mini Cooper31,416 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mini
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS540 LEP
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 32,934 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 31,405 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 30,533 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,868 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear footbrakes low on performance just met requirements

Pass 21 Jul 2021 27,120 miles

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 5 Jan 2021 26,987 miles

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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S540 LEP is a 1998 Mini Cooper in Black with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 31,416 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 28 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of S540 LEP?

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What year was S540 LEP registered?

S540 LEP is a 1998 Mini Cooper, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S540 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S540 LEP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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