1998 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · R776 CDT
1998 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1998. Recorded mileage 72,975 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R776 CDT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/04/2026
- 72,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R776 CDT 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 (R776 CDT) between August 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH OF THE FRONT SUBFRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R776 CDT Mileage History
- 30/08/202272,803 mi
- 28/03/202472,838 mi+35 mi
- 10/04/202472,840 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/202572,883 mi+43 mi
- 08/04/202672,975 mi+92 mi
Average of roughly 48 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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