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R343 FDL

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,560 mi
Last recorded89,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 FDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,560 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 89,214 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,429 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Jun 2015 87,411 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2012 86,364 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 83,046 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2010 78,591 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 78,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 69,953 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 69,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 65,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R343 FDL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R343 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 R343 FDL registered?

R343 FDL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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