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W279 LNP

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,690 mi
Last recorded8,690 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 8,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 97,176 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 80,912 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 80,908 miles

Emissions not tested unable to test emissions.engine not running correctly on fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 66,014 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 66,014 miles

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 60,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 27 Sep 2016 60,505 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Side repeater not working both (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings all floors front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sill panels (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 1 Oct 2015 55,464 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 55,421 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake quadrants slightly siezed

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,064 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 50,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 45,857 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 41,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 41,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 34,673 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 27,320 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 19,449 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,182 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,722 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 7,722 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,813 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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W279 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W279 LNP, 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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W279 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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