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R429 DWL

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,830 mi
Last recorded69,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 DWL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,770 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 68,890 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 68,312 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 66,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 64,875 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 63,340 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 61,433 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 59,426 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,302 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 55,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,552 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,643 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 47,761 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,082 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2007 43,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,301 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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R429 DWL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 R429 DWL, 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 R429 DWL registered?

R429 DWL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R429 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 DWL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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