1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R648 CBE
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 64,820 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1275cc
R648 CBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2025
- 64,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R648 CBE Mileage History
- 30/05/202263,902 mi
- 30/05/202364,411 mi+509 mi
- 31/05/202364,431 mi+20 mi
- 21/06/202464,574 mi+143 mi
- 30/05/202564,820 mi+246 mi
Average of roughly 306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R648 CBE 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 (R648 CBE) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50r13 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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