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R255 REO

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,121 mi
Last recorded56,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 REO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 54,736 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 53,833 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 52,482 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 51,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 50,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 50,277 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,895 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,636 miles

battery cable insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,636 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount (2.4.A.3)

battery cable insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2015 41,609 miles

Oil leak

small hole n/s/f floor, not structual

Pass 4 Jul 2014 41,357 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2014 41,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2013 41,228 miles

Rear subframe surface corrosion.

Pass 14 May 2012 41,137 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 40,834 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

under body slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,411 miles

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2009 39,570 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 39,021 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,619 miles

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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R255 REO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R255 REO, 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 R255 REO registered?

R255 REO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R255 REO safe to buy?

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