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R377 AYD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,597 mi
Last recorded73,597 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 AYD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,597 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 71,890 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 67,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Pipes Covered with Shultz/Sealer (1.1.11 (c))

Full underbody Covered in Shultz/Sealer

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 64,962 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 60,470 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 57,389 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 55,032 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 55,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 52,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 52,667 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 52,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 52,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 48,701 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 47,213 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 47,170 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 45,057 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,070 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,716 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 31,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R377 AYD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R377 AYD, 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 R377 AYD registered?

R377 AYD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R377 AYD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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