1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R774 AEL
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 56,317 miles. MOT valid until 05/07/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1275cc
R774 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2026
- 56,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R774 AEL Mileage History
- 24/06/202353,348 mi
- 28/06/202454,524 mi+1,176 mi
- 28/06/202555,573 mi+1,049 mi
- 04/07/202656,317 mi+744 mi
- 04/07/202656,317 mi
Average of roughly 980 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R774 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover Mini (R774 AEL) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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