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R488 POE

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,656 mi
Last recorded40,656 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 POE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,656 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,654 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 40,652 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 40,647 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 40,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 40,144 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 39,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,249 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,861 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 38,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 36,872 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 34,299 miles

rear subframe is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,793 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 33,045 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,208 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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R488 POE is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R488 POE, 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 R488 POE registered?

R488 POE is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R488 POE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 POE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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