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R157 CCY

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 CCY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 63,775 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 63,731 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 63,566 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 63,409 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 62,116 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 99,123 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,532 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 98,532 miles

Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,602 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 89,304 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 82,807 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 82,807 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

sump guard insecure

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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R157 CCY is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R157 CCY, 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 R157 CCY registered?

R157 CCY is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R157 CCY safe to buy?

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