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R378 RNP

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

958 mi
Last recorded958 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 RNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 958 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 930 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 930 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 798 miles

slight play in rear suspension rubber bushes.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 733 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 622 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 622 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 610 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 68 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 68 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R378 RNP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R378 RNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R378 RNP registered?

R378 RNP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R378 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 RNP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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