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R141 CUY

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,932 mi
Last recorded66,932 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 CUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,932 miles

drivers mirror loose

front pads

oil leak

osf tyre inner edge

osr ight lense has a hole in it

Fail 16 Apr 2020 66,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

drivers mirror loose

front pads

oil leak

osf tyre inner edge

osr ight lense has a hole in it

Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,226 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Sub-frame ball joint has slight play both front upper and lower require attension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,671 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 65,671 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2015 64,450 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 59,043 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 59,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 54,075 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,746 miles

boot floor rusted needs attention

Fail 31 Mar 2012 53,746 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

boot floor rusted needs attention

heater rad leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 53,300 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 53,142 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 38,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,468 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 34,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 34,680 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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R141 CUY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R141 CUY, 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 R141 CUY registered?

R141 CUY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R141 CUY safe to buy?

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