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R23 JAX

1998 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

35,187 mi
Last recorded35,187 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 JAX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 35,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 35,183 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 35,015 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 34,856 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 34,852 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 34,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,357 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 34,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 33,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 33,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,009 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 32,054 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,030 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 32,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 31,952 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 31,594 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front/ offside rear/ nearside rear Tyre has a cuts in but not excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,238 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f lowwer ball joint slight play

rear sub frame corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2010 30,228 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f lowwer ball joint slight play

rear sub frame corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,577 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

rear sub frame slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2008 258,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,035 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,924 miles

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

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

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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R23 JAX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R23 JAX, 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 R23 JAX registered?

R23 JAX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is R23 JAX safe to buy?

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