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R313 HFF

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,144 mi
Last recorded50,144 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 HFF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 50,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,115 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 48,520 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 45,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,336 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 44,336 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,155 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 43,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside 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)

nearside front brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,042 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 42,039 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 40,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,420 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 37,654 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 37,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 35,704 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 35,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2006 34,073 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2006 34,073 miles

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

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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R313 HFF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R313 HFF, 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 R313 HFF registered?

R313 HFF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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