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W271 RKE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,367 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 80,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both front pear mounting split and separated (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 80,186 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 78,977 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 78,975 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,725 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 77,725 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear radsius arm has slight plkay

low effort on o/s/r service brake and parking brake

Fail 15 Nov 2018 72,473 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play

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

Offside Rear radsius arm has slight plkay

low effort on o/s/r service brake and parking brake

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,998 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Sub-frame slightly distorted rear o/s (2.4.G.1)

rear shocks weak

Pass 16 Nov 2016 64,094 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 64,092 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2015 59,475 miles

Nearside Inner rack joint worn

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,155 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 15 Nov 2013 50,030 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap seal is perished

Fail 15 Nov 2013 50,030 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

fuel cap seal is perished

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,949 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 38,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 38,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,782 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,813 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 23,867 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 23,867 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 16,274 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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W271 RKE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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