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R454 UOH

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 UOH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,151 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 82,151 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 77,720 miles

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,859 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 74,514 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 73,971 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 69,624 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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R454 UOH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOH, 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 R454 UOH registered?

R454 UOH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R454 UOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 UOH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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