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R247 VHL

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

17,524 mi
Last recorded17,524 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 VHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 17,524 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 17,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 17,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 17,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective end split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 17,332 miles

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 17,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 17,107 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 17,106 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front flashing white (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 16,968 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 16,959 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 16,899 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 16,731 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 16,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,410 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 15,828 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 15,242 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 14,663 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,294 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 14,074 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,847 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2006 13,847 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower 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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R247 VHL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R247 VHL, 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 R247 VHL registered?

R247 VHL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 1998.

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