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R155 DUY

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

52,611 mi
Last recorded52,611 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 DUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,611 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 51,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 50,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 49,412 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 48,354 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 47,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,061 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 47,009 miles

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 45,629 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 45,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 44,860 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 43,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,592 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 38,612 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,611 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 36,294 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 35,662 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre perished advise replacement

Pass 28 May 2005 30,386 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 30,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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R155 DUY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R155 DUY, 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 R155 DUY registered?

R155 DUY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R155 DUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 DUY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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