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R232 NDS

1998 Rover Mini

Cream Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 NDS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 1 miles

Front floors bent both sides

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear flex hose backing nuts missing

fog lamp sw tell tail intermitant

front side lights and headlamps come on together

o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car

road plates fitted over show plates

wipers not auto parking

Fail 29 May 2026 1 miles

Front floors bent both sides

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear flex hose backing nuts missing

fog lamp sw tell tail intermitant

front side lights and headlamps come on together

o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car

road plates fitted over show plates

wipers not auto parking

Pass 13 Jun 2025 1 miles

Front floors bent o/s and n/s

Front side lights and headlamps come on together

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear flex brake hose backing nuts missing

Offside Rear fog lamp telltail intermittant

o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car

wipers not auto parking

Fail 13 Jun 2025 1 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front floors bent o/s and n/s

Front side lights and headlamps come on together

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear flex brake hose backing nuts missing

Offside Rear fog lamp telltail intermittant

o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car

wipers not auto parking

Fail 2 May 2025 1 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended catch faulty (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o2 sensor not fitted pre 2002 car

wipers not auto parking

Pass 3 Jun 2021 55,909 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 55,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 65,906 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust silencer insecure hitting floor (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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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R232 NDS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Cream with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 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 R232 NDS, 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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What year was R232 NDS registered?

R232 NDS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R232 NDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 NDS shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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