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R432 MJK

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,164 mi
Last recorded57,164 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 MJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 57,164 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

corrosion on nearside and offside front floors

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

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

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

Rear fuel pipe to and from filter corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,794 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 51,629 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,629 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,048 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 51,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,879 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,794 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 46,428 miles

Front floor jacking points damaged

Offside handbrake performance slightly low

Poor welding to offside rear lower quarter panel

Rear subframe has slight damage at rear

Slight play to both sides upper and lower front balljoints

handbrake cable rusty

Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front floor jacking points damaged

Offside handbrake performance slightly low

Rear subframe has slight damage at rear

Slight play to both sides upper and lower front balljoints

handbrake cable rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2009 45,882 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,945 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre has split in inner side wall but not down to the cord

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,178 miles

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

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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R432 MJK is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R432 MJK, 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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R432 MJK is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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