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R388 YON

1998 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

8,026 mi
Last recorded8,026 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 YON
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 8,026 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 8,011 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 7,012 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 4,818 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 4,796 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,388 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 102,637 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 101,723 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 99,390 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 97,439 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 97,439 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,061 miles

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 21 Mar 2013 96,061 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 95,185 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 93,804 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 90,637 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 90,637 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 87,221 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2008 87,221 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

signs of brake run out on rear

Oil leak

offside front wiper rubber damage

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 83,949 miles

same as original advisory notice

Fail 5 Jun 2007 83,949 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 82,286 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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R388 YON is a 1998 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R388 YON, 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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R388 YON is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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