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R199 CGO

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

18,779 mi
Last recorded18,779 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 CGO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 18,779 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 18,512 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 17,951 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 17,661 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 17,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 17,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 16,251 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 15,920 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2016 15,230 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 15,230 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,219 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 14,791 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 14,180 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,845 miles

rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,371 miles

surface corrosion in off side front inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Jan 2009 11,755 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 11,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 10,525 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 9,796 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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R199 CGO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R199 CGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R199 CGO registered?

R199 CGO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R199 CGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 CGO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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