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R512 XOC

1998 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,414 mi
Last recorded60,414 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover Mini49,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 XOC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 60,414 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 56,838 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 53,800 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 49,109 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear fuel pipe on fuel filter slight corriosion

Pass 10 May 2006 46,019 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 46,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

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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R512 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R512 XOC, 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 R512 XOC registered?

R512 XOC is a 1998 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R512 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 XOC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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