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M9 UDX

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,887 mi
Last recorded37,887 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 UDX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 37,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 34,697 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 32,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 30,104 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 28,575 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,908 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,811 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 27,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 27,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,697 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 26,486 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 26,233 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 25,258 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,292 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 23,773 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,816 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,954 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 20,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 20,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 20,429 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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M9 UDX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M9 UDX, 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 M9 UDX registered?

M9 UDX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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