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R310 UVP

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,382 mi
Last recorded49,382 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 UVP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 46,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 41,496 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Oct 2023 41,496 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 38,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,536 miles

chip to screen

Pass 30 Oct 2019 31,085 miles

chip to screen

Pass 9 Oct 2018 26,608 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 23,341 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 23,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,140 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Bothside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 23,135 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 23,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 22,985 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,390 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 22,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,515 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 21,515 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,127 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 20,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 20,397 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 20,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 UVP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UVP, 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 R310 UVP registered?

R310 UVP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R310 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 UVP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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