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R121 LAG

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

72,749 mi
Last recorded72,749 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LAG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 72,749 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,442 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 72,042 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 71,680 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,657 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 71,130 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 71,112 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 69,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 69,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch and floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,264 miles

offside front upper suspension arm outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,003 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracking but has no exposed cords

Fail 6 Jun 2017 68,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

offside front tyre sidewall cracking but has no exposed cords

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrossion to offside front inner a pillar and floor STRONG ADVISE

corrossion to vehicle underside+subframes+mounts

cracking to header tank

deep long cut to nearside front tyre

oil level low

when under load the broken exhaust flexi joint opens up creating excessive exhaust blow

Fail 5 Jun 2015 66,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrossion to offside front inner a pillar and floor STRONG ADVISE

corrossion to vehicle underside+subframes+mounts

cracking to header tank

deep long cut to nearside front tyre

oil level low

when under load the broken exhaust flexi joint opens up creating excessive exhaust blow

Pass 9 May 2014 66,208 miles

throttle sticking intermitanly

Fail 7 May 2014 66,203 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

throttle sticking intermitanly

Pass 8 May 2013 65,241 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 65,241 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,996 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 64,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,655 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,645 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2010 60,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 60,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 56,093 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear subframe

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,601 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2007 52,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,169 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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R121 LAG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 R121 LAG, 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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R121 LAG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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