£2,500 (Est: £3,500 - £4,500)
1998 ROVER MINI 1.3i
United Kingdom • 21 Apr 2026 • Lot 28
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1998 Rover Mini 1.3i with a 1275cc engine and manual transmission, has expired MOT as of 2020 and is being sold with a current V5. It includes paperwork like owner's manuals and MOT certificates and is available for viewing between April 8-14, 2026.
Condition
6
I am choosing a Good rating as there may be moderate wear and tear that requires reconditioning. The MOT has expired which indicates that some mechanical reconditioning may be required too.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
S554 WOM
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing Make: ROVER Model: MINI Registration: S554 WOM Engine Size (cc): 1275 Transmission: 4 Speed Manual Petrol Year of Manufacture: 1998 Date First Registered: 10/08/1998 MOT Expiry Date: EXPIRED - 03/11/2020 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 8 April 2026 - Tuesday 14 April 2026
Points of note
£1,010
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£7,128
Median Price (Since 2020)
£79,146
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Nov 03 2020
Latest MOT Mileage
33,962 miles
Registration Date
1998-08-10
MOT History
Passed
On Apr 27 2019 with 33,962 miles
Failed
On Apr 25 2019 with 33,960 miles
There were 7 defects noted, with 2 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both sides front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 04 2018 with 27,618 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On May 03 2017 with 22,694 miles
Failed
On Apr 27 2017 with 22,690 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Passed
On Nov 07 2014 with 22,183 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- corrosion to rear subframe mounts
Failed
On Nov 06 2014 with 22,183 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
User Entered:
- corrosion to rear subframe mounts
Passed
On Oct 02 2013 with 19,553 miles
Failed
On Aug 21 2012 with 19,488 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED
Passed
On Aug 17 2011 with 18,485 miles
Passed
On Jul 29 2010 with 16,767 miles
Passed
On Jul 28 2009 with 16,370 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User Entered:
- light corrosion to underside of vehicle
Passed
On Jul 24 2008 with 15,310 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered:
- slight damage to front bumper
- slight surface corrosion starting on offside front floor
- very slight play in both front upper & lower ball joints
Passed
On Aug 01 2007 with 14,404 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Entered:
- slight play in both front upper & lower ball joints
Failed
On Aug 01 2007 with 14,404 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
User Entered:
- slight play in both front upper & lower ball joints
Passed
On Jul 25 2006 with 13,528 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- front number plate delaminating
- play in offside front top ball joint
- strong advise play in nearside front top ball joint
Failed
On Jul 25 2006 with 13,528 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
User Entered:
- front number plate delaminating
- play in offside front top ball joint
- strong advise play in nearside front top ball joint
Passed
On Aug 05 2005 with 12,624 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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