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R144 MFJ

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 MFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 58,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2025 57,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,001 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,582 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 53,311 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 52,749 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,611 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,234 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,234 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 43,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 43,916 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 37,735 miles

Exhaust front flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 27 Jun 2013 37,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

bothside rear parking brake cable corroding.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 37,598 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,595 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 37,516 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 37,516 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 37,500 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 37,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

gear selector oil seal leaking

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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R144 MFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R144 MFJ, 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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R144 MFJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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