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R278 ABT

1998 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,262 mi
Last recorded27,262 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR278 ABT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,257 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 26,045 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 25,966 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 25,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 92,229 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 92,229 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 91,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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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R278 ABT is a 1998 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R278 ABT, 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 R278 ABT registered?

R278 ABT is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R278 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R278 ABT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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