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R416 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

67,177 mi
Last recorded67,177 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 67,177 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,173 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 67,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 67,163 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 67,064 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 65,245 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 62,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 59,555 miles

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

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

O/S inner cv boot leaking grease

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 59,060 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S rear tyre hasd slight wear on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,060 miles

O/S rear tyre hasd slight wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,605 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 50,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 44,146 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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R416 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R416 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R416 XOC registered?

R416 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R416 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R416 XOC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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