1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · S883 CGR
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 96,872 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Feb 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S883 CGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 96,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 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.
S883 CGR 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 (S883 CGR) between June 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Body panel insecure quarter panel to outer sill heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body panel insecure quarter panel to outer sill heavily corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
S883 CGR Mileage History
- 15/06/202296,698 mi
- 23/10/202496,857 mi+159 mi
- 01/11/202496,862 mi+5 mi
- 09/01/202596,872 mi+10 mi
- 17/01/202596,872 mi
Average of roughly 67 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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