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R865 NGA

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

47,989 mi
Last recorded47,989 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 NGA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,989 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,989 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 47,989 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,721 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front subframe bush split

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

tyre size 175/50/13

Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

offside front subframe bush split

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

tyre size 175/50/13

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,050 miles

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

bonnet stay missing

coolant bubbling

exhaust corroded

floor and sills damaged at front

headlamp aim switch on 3

number plate light covers cracked

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre worn low and cracking(advise replacement)

subframe corroded at fuel filter

tyre size 175/50/13

Fail 28 Mar 2011 43,052 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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)

bonnet stay missing

coolant bubbling

exhaust corroded

floor and sills damaged at front

free play in handbrake lever

headlamp aim switch on 3

number plate light covers cracked

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear light unit damaged

offside rear tyre worn low and cracking(advise replacement)

subframe corroded at fuel filter

tyre size 175/50/13

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 40,856 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 37,349 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 37,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 35,543 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 35,543 miles

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

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

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

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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R865 NGA is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R865 NGA, 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 R865 NGA registered?

R865 NGA is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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