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R870 VDP

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,809 mi
Last recorded14,809 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 VDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,809 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sub frame mounting points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 8,319 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 2,322 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 2,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 96,569 miles

some corrosion n/s and o/s floor pans

Pass 18 Feb 2012 90,784 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 84,623 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 80,059 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 80,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng oil leaks

exhaust center box blowing

exhaust front flexi blowing

o/s park brake efficency low

park brake cable corroded

rear fog light faded

ront indicators faded

surface corrosion to o/s & n/s outer sills

Fail 24 Feb 2009 73,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng oil leaks

exhaust center box blowing

exhaust front flexi blowing

o/s park brake efficency low

park brake cable corroded

rear fog light faded

ront indicators faded

surface corrosion to o/s & n/s outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2008 68,222 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 68,078 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

body very corroded around windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2007 60,796 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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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R870 VDP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R870 VDP, 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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R870 VDP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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