1998 Rover Paul Smith MINI 1.3L Petrol · R326 ABT
1998 Rover Paul Smith MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 5,560 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER PAUL SMITH MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 5,560 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1270cc
R326 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 5,560 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
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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R326 ABT Mileage History
- 21/03/20231,317 mi
- 24/03/20231,319 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/20243,067 mi+1,748 mi
- 07/03/20254,716 mi+1,649 mi
- 06/03/20265,560 mi+844 mi
Average of roughly 1,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R326 ABT 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 Paul Smith Mini (R326 ABT) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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