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V133 HBL

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV133 HBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 66,088 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 65,957 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 65,126 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 64,918 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 64,918 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 62,349 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 61,389 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 61,386 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage near o/s/r subframe mounting

damage to o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 5 Jun 2009 52,823 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage near o/s/r subframe mounting

damage to o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,536 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,632 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 414,138 miles

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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V133 HBL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V133 HBL, 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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V133 HBL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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