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R877 VDP

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

48,203 mi
Last recorded48,203 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 VDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 48,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked on outer side wall recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 48,189 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 48,119 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,795 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 47,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 46,732 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 45,589 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 45,582 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 45,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 44,332 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 44,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,639 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 43,619 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 43,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,861 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,439 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 40,800 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 40,800 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,261 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,223 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 34,884 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 32,910 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 30,914 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,808 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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R877 VDP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R877 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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R877 VDP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R877 VDP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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