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2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,192 mi
Last recorded77,192 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 JPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 77,192 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 75,253 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,253 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 71,069 miles

engine stabilizer bushs worn

underside of car muddy

Fail 7 Apr 2009 71,069 miles

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

engine stabilizer bushs worn

underside of car muddy

Pass 3 Mar 2008 66,852 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes need attention

Fail 18 Feb 2008 66,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brakes need attention

Pass 21 Feb 2007 64,512 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 64,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion around front headlamps

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

suspect coolant leak

tested in damp conditions

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,753 miles

offside rear brake starting to bind

slight play in both front top and bottom ball joints

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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W271 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W271 JPG, 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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W271 JPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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