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R321 MAF

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,250 mi
Last recorded35,250 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 MAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 35,250 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 35,191 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 35,163 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 34,941 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 34,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 34,723 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 34,197 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 32,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 31,666 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 31,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 30,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 28,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,500 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 27,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 25,839 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 25,839 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 25,667 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 25,667 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2009 25,663 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

both exhaust mounting rubbers perishing

corrosion to boot floor/rear panel/front panel/front wings n/s/f & o/s/f body & n/s door

Pass 25 Jan 2008 25,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor and rear panel

n/s headlamp adjuster motor buzzing when sidelamps are switched on

Pass 30 Jan 2007 24,184 miles

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

corrosion to rear panel and boot floor

Fail 29 Jan 2007 24,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 22,751 miles

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

corrosion to boot floor

oil leak

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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R321 MAF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R321 MAF, 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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R321 MAF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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