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R292 BFM

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,878 mi
Last recorded76,878 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 BFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 76,878 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 70,443 miles

Nearside and offside front upper ball joint have slight play.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 70,443 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside and offside front upper ball joint have slight play.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 70,416 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 59,934 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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R292 BFM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R292 BFM, 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 R292 BFM registered?

R292 BFM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R292 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R292 BFM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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