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V869 MKJ

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

41,428 mi
Last recorded41,428 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 MKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 41,428 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 40,502 miles

front of off side front floor area rusting through

play in near side front lower swivel joint after greasing

Pass 18 Jan 2018 39,602 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusting in places

slight play in front suspension swivel joints

Pass 11 Jan 2017 38,384 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusting in several places

Fail 9 Jan 2017 38,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near side rear (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded off side rear (2.4.A.3)

front to rear metal brake pipe rusting in several places

some play in near side front lower swivel joint

Pass 11 Jan 2016 36,939 miles

front number plate damaged

play in off side front suspension upper swivel joint

rear service brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 20 Jan 2015 33,210 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 33,210 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,300 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight corrosion to offside rear floor pan

Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to boot floor/offside floor pan

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread aera

Fail 15 Jan 2013 25,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to boot floor/offside floor pan

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread aera

Pass 31 Jan 2012 21,722 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 21,721 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,217 miles

Corrosion to offside front floor pan

Fuel filter mounting braket heavly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Slight play in all four front ball joints

Fail 28 Jul 2010 16,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to offside front floor pan

Fuel filter mounting braket heavly corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Slight play in all four front ball joints

Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,194 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 30 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 92,861 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 92,858 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 83,152 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 83,152 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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V869 MKJ is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,283cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V869 MKJ, 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 V869 MKJ registered?

V869 MKJ is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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