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R291 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,311 mi
Last recorded54,311 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 54,311 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,254 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 54,246 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 54,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 53,787 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 53,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 50,821 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,104 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,104 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight crack in front number plate

slight play in off/side front top balljoint

Fail 22 Apr 2008 43,212 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight crack in front number plate

slight play in off/side front top balljoint

Pass 10 May 2007 39,590 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

top engine stabilizer link bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2006 36,044 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 36,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R291 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R291 XOC, 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 R291 XOC registered?

R291 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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