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R387 DKK

1998 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,640 mi
Last recorded28,640 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 DKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 28,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 28,255 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 May 2025 28,249 miles

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 28,015 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exh pipe by rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 27,845 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 27,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underneath of veh coated in undersill

Pass 29 Aug 2019 26,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath coated in undersill

Fail 22 Aug 2019 26,985 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath coated in undersill

Pass 6 Aug 2018 26,633 miles

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

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

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,175 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

underneath of veh coated in undersill

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,534 miles

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

slight gearbox oil leak

underneath coated in undersill

Fail 24 Jun 2015 24,528 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

underneath coated in undersill

Pass 24 May 2014 22,950 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 22,107 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 21,232 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 18,593 miles

sligt play in n/s top swivel

Pass 2 Jun 2010 18,211 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 May 2009 17,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,351 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 15,761 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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R387 DKK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R387 DKK, 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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R387 DKK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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