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W197 PDG

2000 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,570 mi
Last recorded14,570 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 PDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 14,570 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 14,498 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 14,497 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 14,437 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 14,389 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,202 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

o/s/f brake pipe damp

Fail 21 Apr 2010 14,200 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

o/s/f brake pipe damp

Fail 12 Nov 2007 13,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 13,948 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 13,646 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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W197 PDG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W197 PDG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W197 PDG registered?

W197 PDG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W197 PDG safe to buy?

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