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R112 JBB

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111 mi
Last recorded111 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 JBB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 111 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 61,231 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

all four shock absorbers slightly weak

heavy corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill panels

heavy corrosion rear subframe

o/s/r front subframe mounting bush peeling

one strand broken n/s/r handbrake cable

rear bumper missing

Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,651 miles

slight wheelbearing play o/s/f

Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

all four shock absorbers bushes parished

both front trailing arm bushes split

nail in n/s/f tyre 175/50/13tr and n/s/r tyre stepping

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,572 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 58,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorber dust cover damage

both front trailing arm bushes split

dampness both rear shock absorbers

one strands broken n/s/r handbrake cable

slight play o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 30 Mar 2006 58,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

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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R112 JBB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R112 JBB, 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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R112 JBB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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