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R289 LDL

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,127 mi
Last recorded64,127 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 LDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 64,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,840 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak ad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 62,964 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 62,962 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 61,622 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 60,334 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 58,657 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 58,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 38,666 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 31,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,040 miles

Both front tyres are close to limits of wear.

Difficult to attain exhaust emission values,

Front brake pads appear low on friction material.

Front brakes are out of ballance

Offside rear tyre is close to limits of wear.

Rearsub frame is rusty.

Reduced damping effect at rear shock absorbers.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

Pass 13 May 2009 30,882 miles

Both front tyres nearing limits of wear at inner tread edges

Corrosion hole at O/S/R outer sill area (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

N/S tyres getting abit perrished slightly

N/S/R inner sill top edge area getting abit corroded

Rear subframe getting corroded

Slight surface corrosion at P/Brake cables

Fail 13 May 2009 30,882 miles

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

Both front tyres nearing limits of wear at inner tread edges

Corrosion hole at O/S/R outer sill area (NOT within fail limits at time of test)

N/S tyres getting abit perrished slightly

N/S/R inner sill top edge area getting abit corroded

Rear subframe getting corroded

Slight surface corrosion at P/Brake cables

Pass 13 May 2008 30,528 miles

Area behind rear bumper getting corroded along seam

B/Fluid level appears abit low at resevior

Exhaust system abit corroded

Front and rear subframes getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/R inner w/arch top edge getting abit corroded

O/S/F outer wing bottom edge area corroded through (Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread and nearing limits and N/S/F tyre abit worn at inner tread edge

Outer sill areas abit corroded

Slight coolant leak starting at engine head core plug above G/Box area

Slight surface corrosion at rear P/Brake cables

Pass 18 May 2007 29,847 miles

Both outer sills abit corroded at front and rear ends

Exhaust abit corroded slightly

Front and rear subframes abit corroded slightly

N/S mirror cracked

O/S/F outer wing bottom edge almost corroded through(Not yet within fail limits at time of test)

O/S/F side indicator abit loose

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread at inner edge

Seam areas behind rear bumper abit corroded

Slight surface corrosion at P/Brake cables

Pass 4 May 2006 28,702 miles

Rusting at offside front quarter panel

Rusting at rear of sill panels.

Slight play at offside front wheel.

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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R289 LDL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R289 LDL, 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 R289 LDL registered?

R289 LDL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R289 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 LDL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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