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CUA 125S

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCUA 125S
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 90,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 90,703 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess FREYING (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,677 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable in front of rear sub frame deteriorating (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2019 90,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected TRUMPET SEPERATED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected TRUMPET DAMAGED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SPLIT / PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE FRAYED IN FRONT OF REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - BOTH FRONT TYRES AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HEAVILY PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2017 90,601 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 90,601 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk broken caising (5.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 90,403 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 90,403 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated boot perrished (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 89,958 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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CUA 125S is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 49,150 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CUA 125S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CUA 125S registered?

CUA 125S is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CUA 125S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CUA 125S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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