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R120 EDT

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,692 mi
Last recorded76,692 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 EDT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,692 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,335 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 72,329 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 72,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,116 miles

surface rust on both outer sills

surface rust on floor pan

Pass 5 Sep 2011 67,709 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

all floor pans corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,578 miles

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

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

general under body serface rust

serface rust on both outter seals

Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,524 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,613 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 62,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 61,222 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 59,859 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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R120 EDT is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R120 EDT, 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 R120 EDT registered?

R120 EDT is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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