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R283 CFU

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,764 mi
Last recorded24,764 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 CFU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 24,764 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 24,755 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,406 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 24,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 23,799 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 23,505 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 23,497 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 22,819 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 22,497 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 22,227 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 22,221 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjustment motor noisy and not working (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,740 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 21,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,466 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,516 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 16,286 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 16,221 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 16,221 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 16,096 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,038 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,982 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 15,776 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

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

Offside & nearside rear tyre sidewalls surface perished.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 15,654 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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R283 CFU is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R283 CFU, 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 R283 CFU registered?

R283 CFU is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R283 CFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 CFU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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