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R404 UOH

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,884 mi
Last recorded63,884 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 UOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 63,884 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 63,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 63,818 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Sep 2022 63,705 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 63,508 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 63,364 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 63,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 63,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (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))

Pass 23 May 2017 63,087 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 62,609 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 62,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2015 62,493 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 62,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 62,175 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 61,938 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2012 61,539 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 61,536 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 60,523 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f washer jet blocked

play in o/s/f upper and lower ball-joints

slight play in o/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 29 May 2009 60,104 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 60,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 59,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 59,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 58,450 miles

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

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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R404 UOH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R404 UOH, 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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What year was R404 UOH registered?

R404 UOH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R404 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 UOH shows 26 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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