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R454 DBO

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

71,125 mi
Last recorded71,125 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 DBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 71,125 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 71,121 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 70,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 70,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 70,081 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 70,061 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f extra main beam lamp not working and damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,091 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,976 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides. (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 68,969 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 68,969 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,704 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 64,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,218 miles

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

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

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

both front knuckle boots perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,348 miles

front suspension low [close to bump stops]

Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 49,904 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 48,250 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 48,250 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 48,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,761 miles

Deterioration noted to rearmost exhaust section.

It would appear that all grease points to front suspension would benefit from some basic maintenance.

Noted damage to outer mesh of flexible section of front exhaust.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Presenter of vehicle offered option of removing or re-siteing windscreen stickers.

Wear noted to nearside front top suspension swivel joint.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 43,281 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 43,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R454 DBO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R454 DBO, 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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R454 DBO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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