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R23 UHH

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

54,861 mi
Last recorded54,861 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 UHH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,861 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,492 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 51,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 48,153 miles

Nearside Outer Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 41,194 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 41,194 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,077 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight corrosion outer sills and brake pipes. Slight perishing front arm bushes.Slight play N/S/R radius arm.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 36,467 miles

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight corrosion rear subframe & brake pipes. Slight play nearside front lower suspension balljoints & offside upper & lower balljoints. Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,467 miles

Slight corrosion rear subframe & brake pipes. Slight play nearside front lower suspension balljoints & offside upper & lower balljoints. Slight corrosion front brake discs.

Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,146 miles

Slight corrosion rear subframe. Minor wear front suspension balljoints.

Pass 14 Jul 2005 30,227 miles

Slight corrosion rear subframe & brake pipes. Slight wear in O/S upper & lower balljoints. slight wear in front brake discs.

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 UHH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R23 UHH, 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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R23 UHH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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