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R335 MPB

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,326 mi
Last recorded87,326 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 MPB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2023 87,326 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jan 2022 86,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 86,581 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,521 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 86,517 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 85,869 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 85,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 85,867 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,805 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,582 miles

small blow rear exhaust silencer

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,405 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 85,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack and small blow on front exhaust downpipe

slight deteriation on o/s rear handbrake cable

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s front sill/floor areas

Fail 4 Nov 2011 84,170 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,170 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 83,379 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 83,376 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 82,857 miles

nearside rear handbrake and footbtake lower performance than offside this suggests early cylinder leakage

Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 79,260 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 79,258 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/side front tyre low inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jan 2007 75,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 68,862 miles

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

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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R335 MPB is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R335 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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R335 MPB is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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