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R237 KDS

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,307 mi
Last recorded22,307 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 KDS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 22,307 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2024 20,529 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 16,807 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 13,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner INNER RACK

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner INNER RACK

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 13,574 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner slight play Inner rack

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner slight play Inner rack

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 13,500 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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R237 KDS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R237 KDS, 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 R237 KDS registered?

R237 KDS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R237 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 KDS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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