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FWX 762L

1998 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,366 mi
Last recorded71,366 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 762L
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 71,366 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 71,340 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 71,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 70,975 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 79,889 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 70,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.82% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 70,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and nearside front (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and nearside front floors corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,618 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,618 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 69,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users and nearside front (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 69,567 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 69,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

main battery lead insecure

Fail 17 Jul 2014 69,311 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

main battery lead insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,658 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,634 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,359 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 57,979 miles

corrosion starting around outer sills from front to rear

rear brake pipe corroded - above rear subframe

slight play detected in n/s/r radius arm

Fail 30 Jun 2011 57,979 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion starting around outer sills from front to rear

rear brake pipe corroded - above rear subframe

slight play detected in n/s/r radius arm

Pass 7 Jul 2010 53,200 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,200 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

slight play in radius arm bearings

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,426 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear exhaust section corroded slightly

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in nearside rear radius arm bearings

washers weak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,431 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 42,431 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 40,295 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 40,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 37,600 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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FWX 762L is a 1998 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FWX 762L, 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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FWX 762L is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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