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R32 FDL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,924 mi
Last recorded18,924 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 FDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 18,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

imbalance (20%) across front brakes

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight corrosion

n/s and o/s rear floor corroded slightly

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

rear brakes slightly imbalanced and o/s/r brake backing plate damp slightly no obvious leaks and fluid level ok advise to get checked

rear tyres wearing low and have cracks in the sidewalls and tread

Pass 22 Mar 2010 18,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

underbody has corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2009 18,316 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 18,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 17,901 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,849 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,177 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 16,578 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 16,578 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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R32 FDL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R32 FDL, 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 R32 FDL registered?

R32 FDL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R32 FDL safe to buy?

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