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R458 AGV

1998 Rover Mini

Silver Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

38,985 mi
Last recorded38,985 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 AGV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,985 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 38,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,861 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 38,861 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills by sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,041 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 38,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 37,306 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 35,866 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 35,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 33,559 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,865 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,865 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 29,202 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

SLIGHT BLOW FROM MANIFOLD

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

WATER MARKS ON NUMBER PLATES

Fail 2 Mar 2010 29,202 miles

CHIPS IN FRONT SCREEN

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO 2MM

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT BLOW FROM MANIFOLD

SURFACE RUST TO SILL EDGES

WATER MARKS ON NUMBER PLATES

Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 26,065 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 26,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 24,493 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,493 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 22,522 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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R458 AGV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Silver with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R458 AGV, 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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R458 AGV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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