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R425 WOM

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

16,205 mi
Last recorded16,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 WOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 16,205 miles

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

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

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

tyres starting to crack with age.[nearside and offside rear ]

Pass 7 Mar 2012 15,864 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 15,864 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,806 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,842 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 13,817 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 12,323 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 12,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn close minimum limit on inner edge's

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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R425 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R425 WOM, 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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R425 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R425 WOM safe to buy?

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