1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · S250 BPA
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 57,212 miles. MOT expired on 22 May 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 May 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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S250 BPA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2024
- 57,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S250 BPA 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 1998 Rover Mini (S250 BPA) between November 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2024 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: Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
S250 BPA Mileage History
- 12/11/202156,422 mi
- 18/01/202256,423 mi+1 mi
- 18/05/202356,770 mi+347 mi
- 24/05/202457,212 mi+442 mi
Average of roughly 312 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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