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R164 XWL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

71,066 mi
Last recorded71,066 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 XWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,066 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,868 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead has corrosion (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced wheel well corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 70,867 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56% imbalance rear (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead has corrosion (hole) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced wheel well corroded/holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,761 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play + slight play osf rack end (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel well floor corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 70,319 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and aged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front chassis corroded under the bonnet

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Mar 2021 70,252 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Both rear tyres cracked and aged - Advise replacement

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front chassis corroded under there bonnet

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 6 Apr 2020 69,887 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 69,641 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front arch trim loose

Pass 19 May 2014 68,732 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 65,003 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front tyres bald on inner edges

fuel pipes rusty

rear tyres have excessive splits on wall

slight exhaust blow at manifold area

spot lamp inop

Pass 9 Sep 2011 62,711 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 62,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside outer sill corroded

offside rear floor pan corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,499 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 62,498 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 62,491 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Air bag (SRS) light permenantly lit on dash at time of test when ignition on/car running

Both front wings corroded near headlight but lights secure at time of test

Both sun visors partly loose to stow away clear of screen at time of test

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Movement in both nearside front and offside front seats but both secure at time of test

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

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

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

Offside spot light not working at time of test

Offside windscreen wiper smearing slightly at time of test

Oil leak from engine (much residue on block) and gearbox (mainly from selector shaft seal area)

Wheel arch extensions fitted so unable to fully inspect vehicle

Pass 5 Aug 2009 62,482 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 2,479 miles

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 61,619 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 61,619 miles

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 Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both outer sills in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2007 60,687 miles

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

Slight corrotion hand brake cable

Fail 24 Jul 2007 60,687 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Slight corrotion hand brake cable

Pass 14 Jun 2006 59,373 miles

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

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

rear brake cable slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2006 59,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion.. †

hand brake cable slight corrosion

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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R164 XWL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R164 XWL, 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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R164 XWL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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