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V244 GRN

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,599 mi
Last recorded24,599 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 GRN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 24,599 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills, front valance, front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 23,091 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 22,636 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 22,406 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 22,406 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail seized (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 21,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 19,936 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 19,936 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill at front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 19,044 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 19,044 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,157 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 18,157 miles

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 17,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 16,814 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 16,813 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 16,221 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 16,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 15,580 miles

both outer body sills heavly corroided

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2012 15,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both outer body sills heavly corroided

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

strongly advise offside rear radius arm partially seized

Pass 10 Nov 2011 14,851 miles

both rear outer body sills at rear corroded / metal going thin

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

strongly advise offside rear radius arm partially seized

Fail 10 Nov 2011 14,851 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear outer body sills at rear corroded / metal going thin

rear tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

strongly advise offside rear radius arm partially seized

Pass 11 Nov 2010 14,089 miles

exhaust front pipe flex damaged

rear tyres heavily cracking on sidewalls advise to replace

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

slight oil leaks from engine unit

slight play on nearside front hub

surface corrosion on offside sill

Fail 10 Nov 2010 14,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe flex damaged

front brake pads low

rear tyres heavily cracking on sidewalls advise to replace

slight corrosion on handbrake cables

slight oil leaks from engine unit

slight play on nearside front hub

surface corrosion on offside sill

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,107 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 11,932 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 10,593 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside rear tyre wall worn suspect been run while flat

Pass 22 Dec 2006 9,209 miles

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)

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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V244 GRN is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V244 GRN, 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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V244 GRN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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