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R109 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,424 mi
Last recorded61,424 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 61,424 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 60,821 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,377 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 60,128 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 59,891 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 59,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 59,560 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 59,244 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,930 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 58,891 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2015 58,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2014 58,813 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,813 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 58,688 miles

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

both rear tyres badly split/perished

Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,635 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,506 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 58,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 58,265 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 57,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 56,779 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 56,779 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 55,376 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,247 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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R109 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R109 XOC, 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 R109 XOC registered?

R109 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R109 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R109 XOC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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