1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · 98 MH
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 37,000 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
98 MH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 37,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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98 MH Mileage History
- 16/05/200630,382 mi
- 27/05/200630,392 mi+10 mi
- 05/05/200731,339 mi+947 mi
- 25/05/200832,239 mi+900 mi
- 31/05/200832,256 mi+17 mi
- 30/05/200932,980 mi+724 mi
- 29/05/201033,433 mi+453 mi
- 21/05/201133,768 mi+335 mi
- 12/06/201284,088 mi+50,320 mi
- 13/06/201234,088 mi-50,000 mi
- 06/06/201335,169 mi+1,081 mi
- 09/06/201435,270 mi+101 mi
- 01/06/201535,275 mi+5 mi
- 08/06/201635,911 mi+636 mi
- 02/06/201736,294 mi+383 mi
- 02/06/201836,517 mi+223 mi
- 29/05/201936,622 mi+105 mi
- 12/06/202036,880 mi+258 mi
- 28/05/202136,981 mi+101 mi
- 01/06/202236,983 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/202336,986 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/202436,988 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/202536,991 mi+3 mi
- 28/05/202637,000 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 330 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
98 MH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover Mini (98 MH) between May 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)”.
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