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AXZ 230

1998 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,654 mi
Last recorded27,654 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXZ 230
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,654 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 26,677 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,469 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 26,291 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 26,227 miles

Rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 21 Jun 2019 26,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 25,964 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 25,642 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 25,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 25,049 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 24,292 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,857 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 23,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 May 2013 23,447 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 23,445 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2011 22,777 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 20,512 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,596 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,720 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 18,313 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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AXZ 230 is a 1998 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AXZ 230, 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 AXZ 230 registered?

AXZ 230 is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is AXZ 230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXZ 230 shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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