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R198 FAH

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,518 mi
Last recorded85,518 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 FAH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 85,518 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 81,773 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 78,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 77,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 75,896 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 69,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,124 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2015 63,124 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 46,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 43,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 43,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 42,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,183 miles

slight play in n/s/f hub

Fail 21 Apr 2009 41,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/f hub

Pass 16 May 2008 40,173 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 37,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,397 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R198 FAH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R198 FAH, 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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R198 FAH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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