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R179 ABT

1998 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

6,094 mi
Last recorded6,094 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 ABT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 6,094 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 6,081 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Drive belt has snapped for alternator and water pump (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front floors are weak and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill is holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Trumpet is not located and is pressing against the rubber dome/damper (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside floors are holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Hose is cut (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Age related corrosion

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play and noise from the steering rack

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Touching boot floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panel is badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 5,180 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Tie rod slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 5,177 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded and holed drivers floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Tie rod slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four tyre valves (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 4,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 3,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 3,297 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 2,447 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 2,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 1,131 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all wheels/tyres protruding past wheelarches slightly

baffles loose in rear silencer

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2017 1,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure base keeps unlocking (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure base can not be locked down (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable excessive play in rack (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear exhaust box baffles loose

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate not coming on dash (5.4.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 348 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 348 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both on all the time (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 308 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 308 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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R179 ABT is a 1998 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R179 ABT, 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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R179 ABT is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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