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R252 UVP

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,495 mi
Last recorded67,495 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 UVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 67,495 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 67,185 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rearmost mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,636 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 66,636 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 66,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached TRUMPET (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer sill rusty

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 66,190 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 66,186 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SEAT BELT TWISTED BUT WORKING

Offside Front JACKING POINT DAMAGED AND RUSTY

Pass 2 Mar 2021 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer SEAT BELT TWISTED,BUT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Offside Front Inner JACKING POINT CORRODED.

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 66,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit IN TOP CLAMP MISSING. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer SEAT BELT TWISTED,BUT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Offside Front Inner JACKING POINT CORRODED.

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 65,248 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 65,248 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,546 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 63,893 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 62,713 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 62,713 miles

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

both sides rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 May 2016 61,084 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both sides front shock absorbers soft

Fail 4 May 2016 61,083 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both sides front shock absorbers soft

Pass 11 May 2015 60,106 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 60,104 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,621 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 58,621 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,869 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 56,868 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 55,323 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 55,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 May 2011 52,646 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 52,646 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,502 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 47,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 37,393 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 34,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 30,420 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 30,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R252 UVP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R252 UVP, 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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R252 UVP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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