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T33 DOT

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,948 mi
Last recorded73,948 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 DOT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,948 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked at front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit mishaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,626 miles

all ball joints on front suspension requires adjustment

corrosion to rear subframe on nearside and offside

nearside outersill corroding

offside outersill corroding

Fail 30 Mar 2017 72,626 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all ball joints on front suspension requires adjustment

corrosion to rear subframe on nearside and offside

nearside outersill corroding

offside outersill corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2016 69,918 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 69,065 miles

Oil leak

front pipe flexi deteriorated

nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run on flat

rear subframe corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2015 69,065 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

front pipe flexi deteriorated

nearside rear tyre shows signs of being run on flat

rear subframe corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,726 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Fail 11 Apr 2014 68,726 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2013 67,731 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

outer sills corroding

rear subframe corroding

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,261 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,261 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,322 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 54,425 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 54,425 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 51,206 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 51,206 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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T33 DOT is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T33 DOT, 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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T33 DOT is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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