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R182 POH

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

49,113 mi
Last recorded49,113 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 POH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 May 2024 49,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 48,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 48,258 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Holed + Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,200 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 48,092 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 47,828 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 47,615 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,571 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,303 miles

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 47,253 miles

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner arch holed by corrosion

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,359 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 46,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 46,201 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 46,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 46,099 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 46,099 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,957 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 45,957 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 45,505 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,124 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,247 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,114 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 43,114 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

water pump leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2007 43,063 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 42,956 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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R182 POH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R182 POH, 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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R182 POH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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