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R292 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

38,741 mi
Last recorded38,741 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR292 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 38,741 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 34,434 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 29,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 24,892 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 21,426 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 16,852 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,106 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 15,661 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,629 miles

slight play in front hubs

slight rust on o/s seal

Pass 14 Apr 2016 15,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 14,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 14,387 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 13,865 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 13,188 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

The near side front tyre outer wall is showing signs of age cracking.

The off side front wheel bearings are getting noisey.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

The near side inner drive shaft joint is leaking.

Fail 19 Apr 2011 12,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

The near side inner drive shaft joint is leaking.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 11,633 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 10,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 9,326 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 7,518 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,484 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 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R292 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 R292 XOC registered?

R292 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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