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R312 JOB

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

63,778 mi
Last recorded63,778 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 JOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 63,778 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 63,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 63,410 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valanc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached rearward (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached rubber d (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 60,880 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Inner panel to arches corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2017 60,880 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Inner panel to arches corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,465 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,465 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 59,426 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Rear weak and offside front weak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 57,606 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 57,606 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,469 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 55,469 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,633 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 53,633 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 51,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 49,204 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 49,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,911 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,433 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,491 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 38,618 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 35,075 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 35,075 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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R312 JOB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R312 JOB, 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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R312 JOB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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