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R376 EVG

1998 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,536 mi
Last recorded36,536 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 EVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,566 miles

rear subframe corroded

slight play in t/r/ends

Fail 8 Apr 2008 34,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

slight play in t/r/ends

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,465 miles

FRont indicator bulbs faded.

O/S outer sill corroding.

Small amount of play N/S/F hub.

Some play in radius arm bearings.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 27,155 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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R376 EVG is a 1998 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R376 EVG, 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 R376 EVG registered?

R376 EVG is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R376 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 EVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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