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R455 ORX

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,790 mi
Last recorded35,790 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 ORX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,790 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 35,751 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 35,686 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 35,684 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 35,441 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,733 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 34,440 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 34,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 33,865 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 33,865 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 32,635 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 32,635 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 31,902 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2015 30,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small rust hole in ns front inner wheel arch

Pass 21 May 2015 30,555 miles

small rust hole in ns front inner wheel arch

Pass 1 May 2014 30,298 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 30,290 miles

very slight corrosion on the nearside front sill closing panel

Fail 29 Apr 2013 29,870 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,870 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 May 2012 29,127 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 23 May 2011 28,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished

Fail 23 May 2011 28,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is slightly cracked and perished

Pass 18 May 2010 25,568 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,765 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 15 May 2008 22,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2008 22,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 21,511 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills are slightly corroded at front

Pass 19 May 2006 20,245 miles

both outer sills are slightly corroded. †

nearside front tyre is perished. †

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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R455 ORX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R455 ORX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R455 ORX registered?

R455 ORX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R455 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 ORX shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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