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R487 JDL

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,466 mi
Last recorded51,466 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 JDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 51,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 51,466 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp insecure Both headlamps (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cuts to outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre cuts to outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2018 47,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,353 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,062 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 39,045 miles

Emissions not tested emissions (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill rusted and holed (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill rusted and holed

engine overheated during cat test. Fan not operating

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,212 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 30,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2014 30,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 24,263 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 13,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,871 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 8,871 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 5,704 miles

both side front and rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Jan 2010 5,704 miles

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

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

both side front and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,406 miles

slight perishing on steering rack boots

Pass 2 Jan 2008 5,117 miles

slight play in offside front lower suspension swivel

Pass 19 Jan 2007 4,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 4,714 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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R487 JDL is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R487 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 R487 JDL registered?

R487 JDL is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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