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B8 RNR

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,833 mi
Last recorded58,833 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 RNR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 58,825 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine overheating

Pass 28 Oct 2021 58,552 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 57,914 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 55,838 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 55,838 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 52,305 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2018 52,305 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,360 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 48,360 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 42,538 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 42,538 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 36,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,929 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing from outside edge

Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,929 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing from outside edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 24,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,911 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 20,890 miles

n/s/f seat catch loose

o/s/r lamp cracked

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2009 19,516 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,514 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 17,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,635 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 13,726 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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B8 RNR is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 B8 RNR, 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 B8 RNR registered?

B8 RNR is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B8 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 RNR shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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