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R17 CLC

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,574 mi
Last recorded57,574 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 CLC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,574 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 57,574 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,046 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 56,840 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust hiting body ????

SRS light on dash (fault)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 55,346 miles

all under body covered in underseal not allow full inspection ??

n/s o/s sills slight corrosion ???

n/s o/s top bottom ball joints slight movement ??

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,069 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

been heavley oil sprayed

Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,671 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 51,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,534 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 47,086 miles

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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R17 CLC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R17 CLC, 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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What year was R17 CLC registered?

R17 CLC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R17 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 CLC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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