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R455 WOM

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,267 mi
Last recorded3,267 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 WOM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 3,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 1,449 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 99,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 99,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front discs worn

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear fuel lines corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2011 95,431 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 95,431 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 95,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

near side and offside front floor pans rusted/holed.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 90,974 miles

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

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

alternator belt detearated

nearside and offside front floor pans rusted but not in perscribed area

Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

alternator belt detearated

nearside and offside front floor pans rusted but not in perscribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2009 87,773 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 82,063 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,491 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 79,479 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 75,790 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 75,745 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R455 WOM, 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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R455 WOM is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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