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R478 JDL

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,599 mi
Last recorded49,599 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 JDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 49,599 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 49,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,425 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 49,178 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 49,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 48,864 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 48,671 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 48,539 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 48,156 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 47,726 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 47,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has little/no dampening effect

Offside Rear shock absorber has little/no dampening effect

Pass 23 Sep 2015 44,082 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 44,079 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

corrision in body ,rear subframe

Fail 23 Aug 2012 38,248 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,248 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,561 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,504 miles

Advise on rust in outer sills

Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,192 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,980 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 29,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,571 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 26,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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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R478 JDL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R478 JDL, 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 R478 JDL registered?

R478 JDL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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