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R295 XOA

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,971 mi
Last recorded65,971 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 XOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 65,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f jacking point is corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2021 65,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f jacking point is corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 65,740 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 65,567 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,738 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,738 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 64,404 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,341 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general corrosion to underside & rear subframe

Fail 3 Aug 2010 64,241 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general corrosion to underside & rear subframe

Fail 11 Mar 2010 64,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Mar 2009 48,641 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

water leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 48,592 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

water leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,070 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,975 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 25,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R295 XOA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R295 XOA, 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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R295 XOA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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