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MAR 50L

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,366 mi
Last recorded52,366 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 50L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,366 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 35,256 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,514 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 29,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,401 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 22,727 miles

NS door mirror missing

Pass 22 Nov 2007 21,285 miles

rear number plate becoming water damaged

Fail 20 Nov 2007 21,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn of tread on inner edge almost too cords

offside front aim not checked due to condition of headlamp

offside front tyre worn of tread on inner edge

passenger side sunvisor dosen't stay up out of screen

rear number plate becoming water damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2006 18,337 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 18,337 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 15,496 miles

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

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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MAR 50L is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 MAR 50L, 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 MAR 50L registered?

MAR 50L is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is MAR 50L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAR 50L shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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