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3 JCC

1998 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

19,507 mi
Last recorded19,507 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 JCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 19,507 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 19,507 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 16,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

engine steady play

Fail 5 Jan 2023 16,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine steady play

Pass 16 Jul 2021 14,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 11,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 11,158 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2019 7,323 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 5,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 5,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 5,187 miles

Nearside Front top ball joint slight play

Offside Front hub bearing slight play

Fail 5 Jan 2017 5,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.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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3 JCC is a 1998 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 3 JCC, 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 3 JCC registered?

3 JCC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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