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C11 WTC

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

33,046 mi
Last recorded33,046 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 WTC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 33,046 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK END ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2026 33,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) RACK END ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 32,579 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 31,907 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 31,733 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 31,709 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 31,319 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 31,271 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 30,845 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 30,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 30,611 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 30,593 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,482 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 28,789 miles

front exhaust flexable deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2014 28,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust flexable deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 28,729 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,163 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 24,141 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C11 WTC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C11 WTC, 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 C11 WTC registered?

C11 WTC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is C11 WTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 WTC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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