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R383 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,377 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 82,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,484 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 82,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength heel board (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 76,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,835 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 75,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 74,454 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2018 74,444 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 70,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 70,811 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 66,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,156 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,156 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,624 miles

Front lower ball joints worn.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel filler cap sealing washer de-graded.

Rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes and fuel filter connection pipework.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 49,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

auxiliary belt aged

evidence of coolant loss at expansion bottle / pressure cap

excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill / floor panel not prescribed area

front lower arm balljoints have movement / wear

fuel cap sealing washer shows deterioration

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes and fuel filter connection pipework

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,535 miles

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

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

both rear tyres show perishing / cracking

excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill/floor panel not prescribed area

fuel cap sealing washer shows deterioration

slight deterioration o/s/f brake hose

Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

auxiliary belt shows cracking

both rear tyres show perishing / cracking

excessive corrosion in o/s/f outer sill/floor panel not prescribed area

exhaust downpipe/flexi section in poor condition / deteriorated / has minor leak

front lower arm balljoints have movement / wear

fuel cap sealing washer shows deterioration

slight deterioration o/s/f brake hose

Pass 2 Apr 2012 42,466 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,555 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,127 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 34,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,190 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 28,387 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 28,387 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 24,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

both front outer sill panels light corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2006 20,777 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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R383 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R383 XOC, 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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R383 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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