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R103 JBD

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,969 mi
Last recorded56,969 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 JBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,969 miles

front sauspension slightly low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,886 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 56,658 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 55,343 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wing corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2010 55,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,328 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 47,548 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,039 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 45,039 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 45,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 42,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrorsion to sill/floor areas

nearside outer sill/floor area holed & corrored

play in front wheels

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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R103 JBD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R103 JBD, 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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R103 JBD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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