CarVerify

Free Car Check

R161 UVP

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,213 mi
Last recorded75,213 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 UVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2011 75,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s track rod end dust cover split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,521 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,005 miles

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

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

srs light on

Pass 30 Jun 2008 60,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

srs light on

Pass 2 Jul 2007 55,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 50,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 42,294 miles

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

o/s outer spot light lens cracked

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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R161 UVP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R161 UVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R161 UVP?

You can check the full history of R161 UVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R161 UVP registered?

R161 UVP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R161 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 UVP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R161 UVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R161 UVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.