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R358 DGC

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,609 mi
Last recorded31,609 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 DGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,609 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 31,607 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH REARS (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 30,733 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,729 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack point / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack point / outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 30,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 30,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 29,659 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 29,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,200 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 28,198 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,603 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS warning light showing defect.

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS Lamp indicates a fault in the system.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,881 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

SRS Warning lamp indicates a fault in the system.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,170 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 24,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

SRS Lamp illuminated.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 23,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

SRS Warning lamp stays illuminated

Fail 25 Feb 2009 23,700 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

SRS Warning lamp stays illuminated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 22,284 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 22,276 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,125 miles

O/SIDE TYRE FRONT SLIGHT CUT IN WALL

Pass 10 Mar 2006 19,511 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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R358 DGC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R358 DGC, 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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R358 DGC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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