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R235 KWV

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

54,639 mi
Last recorded54,639 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 KWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 54,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,397 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 53,397 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 52,522 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,809 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 50,883 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 50,835 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,257 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 49,676 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 48,923 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,224 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,885 miles

offside washer not working

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,140 miles

front side windows tinted

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,805 miles

front side windows tinted black

Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,493 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,845 miles

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

nearside washer not working

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,880 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,878 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 36,846 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,864 miles

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

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

front suspension top arms close to bump stops

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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R235 KWV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red 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 R235 KWV, 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 R235 KWV registered?

R235 KWV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R235 KWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 KWV shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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