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R880 WOV

1998 Rover Mini

Purple Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

24,994 mi
Last recorded24,994 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 WOV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 24,994 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 24,813 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 24,813 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 24,166 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front panel and seam to both wings below headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/ door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 23,408 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 22,483 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 22,483 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 23 Nov 2018 22,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 22,171 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 21,771 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,270 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 20,662 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,068 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres aged/cracking

corrosion on front panel

Fail 21 Nov 2014 200,680 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres aged/cracking

corrosion on front panel

Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,206 miles

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsf wiper split but still clearing screen

osf body is holed and corroded but not with prescribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2012 18,653 miles

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2012 18,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Nov 2011 17,577 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight corrosion to n/s/f wing and front of vehicle

Slight corrosion to underbody and sills

Fail 1 Dec 2010 16,143 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 16,143 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,024 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside outter sill corroded

offside outter sill corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 13,495 miles

holes in offside and nearside outer sills

Fail 5 Dec 2008 13,495 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

holes in offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 18 Dec 2007 12,700 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 12,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 12,194 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 11,186 miles

both rear tyres scuffed on edges.

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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R880 WOV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Purple with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R880 WOV, 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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R880 WOV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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