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B18 YHH

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,201 mi
Last recorded33,201 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 YHH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 33,201 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 6 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,859 miles

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

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

corrosion on drivers door panel

Fail 25 Jan 2011 278,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion on drivers door panel

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,380 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside front tyre cut outer wall

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 23,811 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 21,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 18,952 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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B18 YHH is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 B18 YHH, 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 B18 YHH registered?

B18 YHH is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B18 YHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 YHH shows 11 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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