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M100 WUF

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

28,099 mi
Last recorded28,099 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 WUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 28,099 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 25,545 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 26,541 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 25,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 25,447 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

SUSPECT DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT SUBFRAME/SUSPENSION ?

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,888 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2010 23,888 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,034 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 20,025 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 9,687 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 9,687 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 5,889 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 5,889 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 5,751 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

slight exhaust blow

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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M100 WUF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 M100 WUF, 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 M100 WUF registered?

M100 WUF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M100 WUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 WUF shows 16 tests with a 43.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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