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M1 NBP

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,010 mi
Last recorded93,010 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 NBP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 93,010 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,485 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 92,485 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 91,204 miles

Offside indicator light on dash not working

Fail 3 Oct 2016 91,204 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside indicator light on dash not working

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,244 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 84,244 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,377 miles

n/s wiper rubber split still clearing

Fail 29 Sep 2014 74,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s wiper rubber split still clearing

Pass 1 Mar 2014 68,681 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 64,203 miles

Corrosion on offside wing.

Oil leak

Small cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,203 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on offside wing.

Oil leak

Small cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 57,985 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer sill becoming corroded.

Right front wheel arch slightly loose.

Small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,985 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fuel cap seal slightly perished.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer sill becoming corroded.

Right front wheel arch slightly loose.

Small cut in offside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 54,013 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 54,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,927 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,538 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 49,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper blades are tearing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,084 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 29,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 29,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M1 NBP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 39,248 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M1 NBP, 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M1 NBP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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