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R204 JDL

1998 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,360 mi
Last recorded72,360 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 JDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 72,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slight fray (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 70,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,175 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,020 miles

Slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Slight play in offside front lower swivel

Pass 9 Mar 2011 67,986 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 65,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

patchy surface corrosion on rear subframe.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Patchy surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,184 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Surface corrosion to offside outter sill

Pass 5 Mar 2008 60,332 miles

Nearside front shock absorber weak

Offside front shock absorber weak

Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 7 Mar 2007 57,286 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,103 miles

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

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

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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R204 JDL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R204 JDL, 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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R204 JDL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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