1998 MINI 1.3L Petrol · R13 CDT
1998 MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 3,106 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MINI MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,106 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R13 CDT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/04/2023
- 3,106 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R13 CDT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mini Mini (R13 CDT) between October 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3”; “Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))”.
R13 CDT Mileage History
- 29/10/202198,955 mi
- 03/04/20233,106 mi-95,849 mi
Average of roughly -67,234 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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