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R885 KCW

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 KCW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 54,988 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 54,978 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to get probe into tail pipe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 51,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 51,298 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus not fitted level (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing plus stud snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plus not fitted level (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,980 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 50,858 miles

small rust hole offside rear subframe

Pass 26 Feb 2015 47,344 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 42,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 33,121 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 30,706 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 27,731 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,580 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)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 16,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 16,935 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,794 miles

Oil leak

outer tyre walls starting to perish on rear tyres. †

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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R885 KCW is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R885 KCW, 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 R885 KCW registered?

R885 KCW is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R885 KCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 KCW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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