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D14 LDN

1998 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 LDN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 88,272 miles

Suspensions & chassis Covered in underseal

Pass 24 Sep 2025 87,473 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 84,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 82,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,630 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,626 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 78,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 76,734 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 76,734 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 74,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,724 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 70,475 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 68,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 67,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 65,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 63,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 63,251 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,711 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 57,027 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,098 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,721 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 40,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,800 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 33,097 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,937 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,797 miles

surface rust on nearside front floor pan.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 26,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

surface rust on nearside front floor pan.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 25,898 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,172 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 21,237 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,182 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,253 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 15,753 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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D14 LDN is a 1998 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 D14 LDN, 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 D14 LDN registered?

D14 LDN is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is D14 LDN safe to buy?

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