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R129 WFJ

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,542 mi
Last recorded72,542 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 WFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 72,542 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 72,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,035 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 72,035 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,640 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 71,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 71,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 70,695 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017

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

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

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

no interior mirror fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,241 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

both front wipers beginning to smear

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,655 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wiper is split but still clearning screen

n/s/f-o/s/f shocks are weakend

n/s/r-o/s/r shocks are weakend

o/s/f wiper poor cleaning

Pass 20 Feb 2014 68,960 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f wiper is split but still clearing screen

parking brake needs adjusting

Fail 8 Feb 2014 68,948 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f wiper is split but still clearing screen

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,230 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 64,188 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 63,803 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,396 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 61,833 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 60,389 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2006 60,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 58,619 miles

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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R129 WFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R129 WFJ, 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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R129 WFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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