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R908 NKV

1998 Rover Mini

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,444 mi
Last recorded79,444 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 NKV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,444 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 79,263 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 78,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 78,724 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 78,514 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 78,300 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 77,880 miles

slight corrosion n/s/f floor

Fail 24 Mar 2020 77,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside seal damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,607 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,080 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r radius arms slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,080 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r radius arms slight play

Pass 13 Mar 2017 75,085 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,771 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 74,476 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 71,783 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 65,230 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 65,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 58,024 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 58,024 miles

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

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

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

battery box is rusted and weak

various brake pipes are rusted

wear in the o/s front suspension ball joints

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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R908 NKV is a 1998 Rover Mini in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R908 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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R908 NKV is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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