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R146 BKK

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,755 mi
Last recorded78,755 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 BKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 78,755 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 78,721 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 78,687 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,749 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 77,722 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF/NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,570 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 77,456 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 76,926 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 75,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 75,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 75,116 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 74,227 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,828 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 73,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear hand brake cables are starting to rust

rear sub frame is starting to rust & get thin

Pass 18 Apr 2015 73,595 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 73,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

off side front tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,926 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 65,734 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 60,254 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,899 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 54,890 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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R146 BKK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R146 BKK, 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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R146 BKK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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