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R922 KFC

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,751 mi
Last recorded56,751 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR922 KFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 56,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 56,428 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 55,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 54,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 54,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 54,147 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,055 miles

play in offside front lower swivel

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,795 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 53,543 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 53,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 52,896 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play in front swivels

Pass 14 May 2010 51,365 miles

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

Play in both offside front suspension swivels.

Play in nearside rear suspension radius arm mount.

Possible puncture in offside front tyre.

Slight play in both track rod ends.

Slight play in nearside front suspension swivels.

Pass 16 May 2009 50,817 miles

Both drivers side and passenger side lower front ball joints hhave play in them

Both sills coroded and need attention

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2009 50,817 miles

Both drivers side and passenger side lower front ball joints hhave play in them

Both sills coroded and need attention

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 50,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,796 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 36,014 miles

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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R922 KFC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 R922 KFC, 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 R922 KFC registered?

R922 KFC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R922 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R922 KFC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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