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R923 CGP

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,955 mi
Last recorded91,955 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 CGP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,955 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to all steering/suspension components

foot and hand brake efforts on minimum reqs

fuel filter bracket corroded

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

oil leak

rear shock bushes det

Pass 6 Sep 2017 87,580 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter area ()

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 87,555 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mount area marked with chalk (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working X2 (1.1.C.1d)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside floor pan area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter area ()

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

Offside Rear screw in tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,687 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 78,609 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,733 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 65,534 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,391 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 61,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

rear subframe corroded stongly recomend replacement. i doubt this item will pass next year

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,243 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,304 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,278 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 45,147 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 39,413 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,151 miles

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2006 33,151 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R923 CGP is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R923 CGP, 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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What year was R923 CGP registered?

R923 CGP is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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