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R894 DBO

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

26,034 mi
Last recorded26,034 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR894 DBO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 26,034 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 25,514 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 24,600 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 24,577 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 23,923 miles

nearside sill top panel has slight corrosion

Fail 17 Sep 2022 23,923 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

nearside sill top panel has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 22,342 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 22,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front seat belt fasteners

Pass 25 Jun 2019 22,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 21,684 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 20,530 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 20,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,848 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 19,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 19,683 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 19,682 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 19,480 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 17,733 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 8,645 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 2,945 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 94,386 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,985 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 87,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 80,871 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 73,609 miles

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

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

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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R894 DBO is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R894 DBO, 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 R894 DBO registered?

R894 DBO is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 July 1998.

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