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R168 MNH

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

59,439 mi
Last recorded59,439 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 MNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 59,439 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear suspension components corosion

Fail 26 Jun 2023 59,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear suspension components corosion

Pass 4 Jan 2022 58,641 miles

corrosion apparent throughout vehicle

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,504 miles

slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f floor

slight corrosion rear axle mounts o/s and n/s

Fail 19 Aug 2020 58,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f floor

slight corrosion rear axle mounts o/s and n/s

Pass 8 Aug 2019 58,367 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise rear subframe corrodid but solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s/f floor rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,366 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise rear subframe corrodid but solid (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s/f floor rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,134 miles

exhaust clamp corrode

n/s front tie bar bush starting to spilt

rear sub frame heavly rusted plus weak

Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust clamp corrode

n/s front tie bar bush starting to spilt

rear sub frame heavly rusted plus weak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,870 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

engine stabilizer bolt loose

exhaust clamp corroded

slight corrosoin floor front and back

slight movement both headlamps

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,870 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush all 4 (2.7.4)

engine stabilizer bolt loose

exhaust clamp corroded

slight corrosoin floor front and back

slight movement both headlamps

Pass 18 Apr 2015 57,463 miles

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight movement in osf track rod end

Fail 28 Mar 2015 57,419 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight movement in both front track rod ends

Pass 3 Apr 2014 56,916 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

boot floor corroded

front stabilizer bar loose

nearside and offside rear floor corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

boot floor corroded

front stabilizer bar loose

nearside and offside rear floor corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,882 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor to sill area has slight corrosion

offside front inner c.v. boot split

Fail 23 Sep 2011 55,882 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor to sill area has slight corrosion

offside front inner c.v. boot split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 39,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 39,699 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,749 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 30,749 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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R168 MNH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R168 MNH, 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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R168 MNH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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