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R396 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,807 mi
Last recorded98,807 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 98,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Surface corrosion throughout

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,822 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,244 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front n/s o/fside front jacking points corroding

Fail 19 Aug 2014 81,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front n/s o/fside front jacking points corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,445 miles

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

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

corrosion in nearside front floor

heavy corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 19 Sep 2012 74,301 miles

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

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe above subframe

corrosion starting on offside rear metal fuel pipe

corrosion strarting in nearside floor pan

handbrake on minimum efficiency

Fail 13 Sep 2012 74,188 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion starting on offside rear metal brake pipe above subframe

corrosion starting on offside rear metal fuel pipe

corrosion strarting in nearside floor pan

handbrake on minimum efficiency

Pass 7 Nov 2011 72,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion starting in both nearside and offside front floor pans

corrosion starting on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes adjoining wheel cylinders also above rear sub frame

Fail 26 Oct 2011 72,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion starting in both nearside and offside front floor pans

corrosion starting on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes adjoining wheel cylinders also above rear sub frame

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,292 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

slight insecurity in front number plate

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 3 Nov 2010 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion starting on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

slight insecurity in front number plate

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,047 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion starting in top of nearside rear inner wheel arch and to a lesserr degree in offside

nearside rear footbrake slower to react than offside

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,735 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 50,970 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,550 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 45,550 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 40,870 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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R396 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R396 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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R396 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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