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R423 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,639 mi
Last recorded32,639 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR423 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 32,639 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 32,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 31,510 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,040 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Washer jet weak/low on screen

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Under body under sealed

Pass 3 Nov 2021 30,510 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 30,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 29,209 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 28,322 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,661 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 27,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 26,458 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front floor pans corroded but not in specified area

Pass 14 Feb 2013 26,097 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front floor pans corroded outside specified area

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 25,669 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,884 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,890 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 22,847 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 22,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 21,714 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 20,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 19,376 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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R423 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R423 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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What year was R423 XOC registered?

R423 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R423 XOC safe to buy?

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