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R906 NKV

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,205 mi
Last recorded31,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 NKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,205 miles

N/s/f brake disc badly corroded.

On limit of corrosion in most places underneath.

Fail 23 Jul 2010 31,192 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

N/s/f brake disc badly corroded.

On limit of corrosion in most places underneath.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 30,580 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 30,577 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rusty in places underneath.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,018 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 30,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front valance badly corroded but not considered to support the subframe.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,610 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 28,607 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,507 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 26,504 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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R906 NKV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R906 NKV, 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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R906 NKV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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