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R310 DWT

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,077 mi
Last recorded83,077 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 DWT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,077 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,616 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 80,604 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2019 78,900 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 74,195 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 74,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 69,715 miles

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

Rear sub frame is very rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,266 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 65,251 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 56,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,105 miles

No passenger seats fitted at time of test.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 53,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,673 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,673 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside sill panel becoming excessively corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2012 44,110 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,538 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 20,396 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 20,383 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,988 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f door mirror loose

Pass 21 Feb 2007 16,359 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 15,518 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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R310 DWT is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R310 DWT, 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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R310 DWT is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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