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R334 MPB

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

92,862 mi
Last recorded92,862 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 MPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 92,857 miles

Rear service foot brake only met requirements

catalytic converter poor condition only just met requirements

Fail 16 May 2023 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear service foot brake only met requirements

catalytic converter poor condition only just met requirements

Pass 22 Mar 2022 92,141 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 92,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,977 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 95,589 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,588 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leek (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 90,917 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,381 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,381 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,745 miles

nearside front vehicle sill excessivly corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

nearside front vehicle sill excessivly corroded

oil leak (rocker)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,004 miles

centre exhaust heat shield smoking from excessive heat

Fail 10 Sep 2015 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

centre exhaust heat shield smoking from excessive heat

offside front outer sill excessively corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2013 73,155 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 72,691 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 72,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,487 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 69,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,159 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 67,157 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,051 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 63,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 60,768 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 60,768 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 59,345 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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R334 MPB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R334 MPB, 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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R334 MPB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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