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R349 ROF

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

53,107 mi
Last recorded53,107 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 ROF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 53,107 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 53,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSHION LOW

Pass 11 Nov 2024 52,985 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 52,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 52,787 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

middle exhaust heat sheild loose

Fail 26 Apr 2023 52,782 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

middle exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 16 Apr 2022 52,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 52,461 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/buckle anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 51,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 51,837 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged at rear on quadrent (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged on quadrent (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure cable snapped whilst testing park brake performance (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valance/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,515 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 51,515 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 51,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,017 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 50,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 50,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,055 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 50,053 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 990ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension cup (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 50,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,919 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,650 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,348 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 44,607 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 43,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 42,491 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,790 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 42,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R349 ROF is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 R349 ROF, 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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R349 ROF is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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