1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · S178 MJW
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 11/12/1998. Recorded mileage 41,968 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,968 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
S178 MJW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 41,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S178 MJW Mileage History
- 22/12/200525,514 mi
- 20/12/200626,772 mi+1,258 mi
- 13/12/200728,354 mi+1,582 mi
- 14/12/200728,354 mi
- 03/12/200828,907 mi+553 mi
- 16/12/200929,374 mi+467 mi
- 16/12/201031,317 mi+1,943 mi
- 19/12/201132,558 mi+1,241 mi
- 18/12/201233,313 mi+755 mi
- 17/12/201334,268 mi+955 mi
- 09/12/201435,055 mi+787 mi
- 15/12/201536,179 mi+1,124 mi
- 15/12/201636,892 mi+713 mi
- 15/12/201737,983 mi+1,091 mi
- 24/09/201838,455 mi+472 mi
- 15/03/201939,170 mi+715 mi
- 17/02/202039,666 mi+496 mi
- 12/03/202139,823 mi+157 mi
- 08/03/202240,210 mi+387 mi
- 07/03/202341,219 mi+1,009 mi
- 21/01/202541,412 mi+193 mi
- 22/04/202641,968 mi+556 mi
Average of roughly 809 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
S178 MJW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover Mini (S178 MJW) between December 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
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