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P5 GBX

1998 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,061 mi
Last recorded89,061 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 GBX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 89,061 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 89,061 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 89,041 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn n/s + o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 88,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,408 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 87,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 86,350 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,626 miles

offside front balljoint slight play in lower one

Fail 8 Jul 2014 84,626 miles

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

offside front balljoint slight play in lower one

Pass 10 Oct 2012 81,644 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,276 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 80,814 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2009 80,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 80,120 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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P5 GBX is a 1998 Rover Mini in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P5 GBX, 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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P5 GBX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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