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W187 PHB

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

24,068 mi
Last recorded24,068 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 PHB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 24,068 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 24,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 16,675 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 16,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 7,813 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 7,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 99,470 miles

Rear brake backplates appear oily but not clear that there is a fluid leak; rear efficiencies satisfactory.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 99,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Prescribed area is shock absorber top mounting.

Rear brake backplates appear oily but not clear that there is a fluid leak; rear efficiencies satisfactory.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 91,130 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is cracked but legible and secure at time of test.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 91,130 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate is cracked but legible and secure at time of test.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 60,882 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 60,724 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2006 69,697 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,697 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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W187 PHB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W187 PHB, 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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W187 PHB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 August 2000.

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