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R456 AYA

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,004 mi
Last recorded99,004 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 AYA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 99,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2016 98,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 98,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 98,004 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 96,487 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,425 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,425 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

top engine steady bar bush worn

windscreen washer jets part blocked

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 87,821 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 81,359 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 81,359 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 70,477 miles

slight play in n/s front top& bottom ball joints n/s rear radius arm.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,477 miles

Centre Front Upper Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s front top& bottom ball joints n/s rear radius arm.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,392 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 61,513 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 61,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

headlights fitted with reflectors flat beam pattern

rear wheels had been rubbing wheel arch but not at point of test

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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R456 AYA 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 58.8%.

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 R456 AYA, 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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R456 AYA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 1998.

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