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V83 ERC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,123 mi
Last recorded48,123 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 ERC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 48,123 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear subframe rear mounting/rear valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

all underbody and front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Fail 4 Nov 2022 47,691 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear subframe rear mounting/rear valance corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

all underbody and front inner wheel arches slight corrosion

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 5 Nov 2021 46,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

fuel cap seal deteriorating

Pass 30 Oct 2020 46,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 46,051 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly deteriorating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust system corroded

all underbody and brake pipes waxoyled

Pass 19 Dec 2018 43,772 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

all underbody and brake pipes undersealed

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 41,896 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor / rear subframe mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front wings and front panel (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills and front floor areas (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front panel and front wings corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,693 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Jan 2015 38,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear jacking point areas slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front and rear jacking point areas slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 36,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all the brake pipes have been wax oiled

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,535 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 19 Dec 2011 35,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 34,420 miles

Nearside 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)

slight corrosion on underbody and subframes

Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,420 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside 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)

slight corrosion on underbody and subframes

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,968 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,980 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 30,896 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 30,269 miles

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

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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V83 ERC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V83 ERC, 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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What year was V83 ERC registered?

V83 ERC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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