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R337 AAS

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

42,900 mi
Last recorded42,900 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 AAS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,900 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 42,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 42,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

electrical wiring hanging down at offside front [behind headlamp].

exhaust double down pipe in poor condition

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 42,014 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

electrical wiring hanging down at offside front [behind headlamp].

exhaust double down pipe in poor condition

nearside front sub frame mount missing.

offside front subframe mount missing.

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 41,976 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated but still sealing.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake binding slightly at nearside rear

Fail 25 May 2009 41,248 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake binding slightly at nearside rear

Pass 24 May 2007 40,348 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,176 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,176 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 39,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R337 AAS is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R337 AAS, 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 R337 AAS registered?

R337 AAS is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R337 AAS safe to buy?

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