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R26 EAS

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,003 mi
Last recorded77,003 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 EAS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 77,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

both brake lights slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,574 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 75,847 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 75,516 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radios arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 75,143 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 74,605 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 74,177 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 74,143 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 74,143 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 74,117 miles

fuel lines corroded but not to excess

Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,117 miles

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

fuel lines corroded but not to excess

Pass 6 May 2015 73,853 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 73,841 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2012 73,598 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

SRS Light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,598 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS Light on

Fail 14 Aug 2012 73,593 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

SRS light on

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,161 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 71,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 65,728 miles

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

n/s wiper begining to split

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,852 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,878 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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R26 EAS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R26 EAS, 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 R26 EAS registered?

R26 EAS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R26 EAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 EAS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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