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R898 EMX

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 EMX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,049 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 56,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor rusting

rear sub/frame rusting

Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,033 miles

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

nearside rear floor starting to rust

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust center box plus exhaust cracking (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear floor starting to rust

rear sub/frame rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2021 56,029 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust center box plus exhaust cracking (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear floor starting to rust

rear sub/frame rusty

Pass 21 Jan 2020 56,024 miles

minor exhaust blow

rear sub frame rusting

Fail 21 Jan 2020 56,024 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

minor exhaust blow

rear sub frame rusting

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,020 miles

minor exhaust blow fron center box

rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,017 miles

minor exhaust blow centre box

rear subframe rusting

Fail 9 Jan 2018 56,008 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

minor exhaust blow centre box

rear subframe rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2017 56,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres distorted

rear sub/frame rusting

Fail 5 Jan 2017 56,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres distorted

rear sub/frame rusting

Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,996 miles

rear sub/frame rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,992 miles

rear sub/frame rusting

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

rear sub/frame rusting

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,945 miles

nearside and offside sills rusting through

rear sub/frame rusting

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside and offside sills rusting through

rear sub/frame rusting

Pass 9 May 2012 55,940 miles

nearside and offside sills rusting

rear sub/frame starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 55,936 miles

nearside sill starting to rust

offside sill rusting in centre

rear sub/frame rusting

Fail 31 Mar 2011 55,936 miles

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

nearside sill starting to rust

offside sill rusting in centre

rear sub/frame rusting

Pass 14 Apr 2010 55,906 miles

offside sill rusting

rear sub/frame rusting

Fail 13 Apr 2010 55,906 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside sill rusting

rear sub/frame rusting

Pass 6 Feb 2009 52,316 miles

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

REAR SUB/FRAME RUSTY

WILL REQ REAR NUMBER PLATE SOON

Fail 5 Feb 2009 52,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

REAR SUB/FRAME RUSTY

WILL REQ REAR NUMBER PLATE SOON

Pass 4 Mar 2008 48,643 miles

REAR SUB/FRAME STARTING TO RUST

Fail 18 Feb 2008 48,637 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,565 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,457 miles

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

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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R898 EMX is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 R898 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R898 EMX registered?

R898 EMX is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R898 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 EMX shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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