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R170 NFH

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,905 mi
Last recorded58,905 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 NFH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 58,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2024 58,683 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 58,628 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 58,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 58,616 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 58,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 58,020 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 57,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front flexible brake hose touching tie rod

Offside Front flexible brake hose touching tie rod

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 57,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 57,232 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front play in steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2018 57,186 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rack boot twisted.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,809 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2011 66,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,055 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 46,035 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,240 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,818 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 36,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,287 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 27,636 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 27,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 24,890 miles

n/s/f wiper rubber starting to split

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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R170 NFH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R170 NFH, 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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R170 NFH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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