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R272 TRD

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,722 mi
Last recorded50,722 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 TRD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 50,722 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 48,155 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 47,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 47,240 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 45,339 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,080 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 43,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2006 34,274 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,274 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 33,150 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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R272 TRD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R272 TRD, 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 R272 TRD registered?

R272 TRD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R272 TRD safe to buy?

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