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L600 PCR

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,592 mi
Last recorded23,592 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL600 PCR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 23,592 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 23,563 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel cap seal perishing.

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 23,497 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 23,355 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 23,267 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 23,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear change shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front, both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 23,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear change shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front, both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 22,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint in the centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,781 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 22,774 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 22,634 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 22,081 miles

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 21,867 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,346 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine top steady bar bushes worn

windscreen washers delivery appears becoming weak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 20,848 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

movement/play in engine top steady bar bushes

windscreen washer delivery becoming weak,though providing enough liquid at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2011 20,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 19,647 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,829 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 18,079 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 16,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2007 16,977 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 15,718 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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L600 PCR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L600 PCR, 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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L600 PCR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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