1995 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · M298 CEY
1995 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/05/1995. Recorded mileage 78,799 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/05/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1275cc
M298 CEY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2024
- 78,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M298 CEY Mileage History
- 11/04/202375,814 mi
- 05/05/202378,515 mi+2,701 mi
- 25/04/202478,796 mi+281 mi
- 26/04/202478,799 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,864 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M298 CEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Rover Mini (M298 CEY) between April 2023 and April 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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