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R18 WOW

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

94,347 mi
Last recorded94,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 WOW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,347 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 94,310 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front wear on Cv joints, clicking on full lock.

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 93,719 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 93,507 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,015 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Pass 28 May 2019 92,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 91,764 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 91,764 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 90,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 90,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2016 88,830 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2015 87,329 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 87,328 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 85,914 miles

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

offside & nearside front floor area corroded & in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2014 85,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

offside & nearside front floor area corroded & in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2013 82,830 miles

offside front inner wheel arch area in poor condition.

offside outer sill in poor codition.

Fail 26 Apr 2013 82,830 miles

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

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

offside front inner wheel arch area in poor condition.

offside outer sill in poor codition.

Pass 11 May 2012 81,374 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 79,597 miles

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

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

rear seat removed

Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,738 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 75,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,179 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 73,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,376 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 70,376 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 66,225 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 66,225 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight 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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R18 WOW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R18 WOW, 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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R18 WOW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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