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W153 SGC

2000 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

9,827 mi
Last recorded9,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW153 SGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 9,827 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 9,635 miles

Nearside Front dip beam set to the lowest level

Offside Front dip beam set to lowest level

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 9,459 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 8,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,093 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 6,335 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 6,321 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 63,212 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,161 miles

rear brakesjust met limits

Pass 11 Nov 2008 5,502 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 5,123 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 4,579 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 4,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 4,432 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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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W153 SGC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W153 SGC, 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 W153 SGC registered?

W153 SGC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W153 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W153 SGC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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