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R369 STA

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

10,254 mi
Last recorded10,254 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 STA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 10,254 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 10,252 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.64 high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.70 high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 1,032 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front spot lamp in-op

Offside Front floor corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2022 1,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating and no servo action (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower oil leak

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Front spot lamp in-op

Offside Front floor corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

oil filler cap removed

Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,852 miles

Offside Front Floorpan corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 91,819 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 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x 2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached radius arm missing locking washer (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured "tear drop" to front valance (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached retaining bolts missing securing washers (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured "tear drop" to front valance (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting missing securing bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine boiled over during emissions test, (fan didn't cut in). Topped up with water only no anti-freeze

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported "T tree" on rear subframe not secured in postion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front to rear brake pipe appears to be cross threaded in "T tree" but as yet not leaking

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,250 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 85,248 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 73,033 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 60,276 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,114 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 43,114 miles

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

advise n/s/f wiper blade starting to split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,085 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,904 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,691 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 42,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 42,350 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,954 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 41,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,931 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 33,931 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,632 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 15 Feb 2007 28,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Feb 2006 19,328 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 19,328 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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R369 STA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R369 STA, 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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R369 STA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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