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R899 VLD

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,616 mi
Last recorded94,616 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 VLD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 94,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 94,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 94,479 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,305 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 94,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 94,045 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 92,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 91,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,762 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 88,740 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer boot section (2.4.A.3)

slight play in offside front suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,269 miles

Nearside outer sill getting soft with corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on the limit (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 87,269 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer sill getting soft with corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on the limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 85,098 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 85,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 83,070 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 79,046 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 79,038 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 75,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine mount worn

slight corrosion to outer sills

slight play in front ball joints.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,612 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 68,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,548 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 40,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

aux drive belt worn

Pass 31 May 2006 37,766 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn.

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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R899 VLD is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R899 VLD, 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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R899 VLD is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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