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R928 CBH

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,274 mi
Last recorded43,274 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 CBH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 43,274 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 42,789 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 42,528 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 42,044 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 41,950 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 41,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 41,644 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,284 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 41,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,713 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 38,976 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 38,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 38,101 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,930 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,610 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 37,610 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 37,422 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,619 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 35,956 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 35,222 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,222 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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R928 CBH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R928 CBH, 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 R928 CBH registered?

R928 CBH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R928 CBH safe to buy?

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