1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R305 NSO
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 48,713 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R305 NSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2008
- 48,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R305 NSO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover Mini (R305 NSO) between January 2006 and July 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mount”; “Offside Rear 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)”.
R305 NSO Mileage History
- 24/01/200637,671 mi
- 16/01/200741,795 mi+4,124 mi
- 17/06/200848,657 mi+6,862 mi
- 11/07/200848,705 mi+48 mi
- 11/07/200848,713 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 4,487 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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