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V931 MEW

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,659 mi
Last recorded70,659 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 MEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,659 miles

Minor engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 70,240 miles

Coolant leak From header tank ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both have slight corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 70,137 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 70,131 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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 69,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Braking system leaking Rear 'T' union (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak Small header tank connection ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,396 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,975 miles

areas of exhaust system corroded

battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside box section step over panel corroded,though not to excess

nearside front outer body panel wheel arch partialy missing,though not any sharp edges

passenger sun visor does not always remain in upper position

play in wiper arm assembley,though not excess

Fail 30 Jan 2013 62,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

areas of exhaust system corroded

battery insecure

nearside box section step over panel corroded,though not to excess

nearside front outer body panel wheel arch partialy missing,though not any sharp edges

passenger sun visor does not always remain in upper position

play in wiper arm assembley,though not excess

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

detetcable slight play in nearside front hub assembley

nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder and cracking in areas

rear exhaust section deteriorating in areas

Fail 9 Feb 2012 56,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

detetcable slight play in nearside front hub assembley

nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder and cracking in areas

rear exhaust section deteriorating in areas

Pass 19 May 2010 48,950 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 48,950 miles

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 45,471 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both sills have corrosion

rear subframe heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 39,868 miles

nearside front outer sill has corrosion

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front wheelarch trim slightly loose

Fail 6 Jun 2008 39,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front outer sill has corrosion

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside front wheelarch trim slightly loose

Pass 27 Jan 2007 35,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 32,178 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)

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

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

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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V931 MEW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 V931 MEW, 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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V931 MEW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 February 2000.

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