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R263 ROF

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

24,077 mi
Last recorded24,077 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 ROF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 24,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 22,956 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 22,641 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 22,030 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,740 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 20,740 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 9,313 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 5,245 miles

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

Minor cracking on sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 5,245 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Minor cracking on sidewalls of both rear tyres.

Pass 24 May 2011 5,105 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 4,891 miles

nearside rear service brake performance poor

very slight play detected in nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 14 May 2009 4,567 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 4,068 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 3,887 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 3,504 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 2,762 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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R263 ROF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R263 ROF, 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 R263 ROF registered?

R263 ROF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R263 ROF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 ROF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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