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W294 RGU

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

65,888 mi
Last recorded65,888 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 RGU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 65,888 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,318 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 65,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 65,066 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 64,914 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 64,914 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 64,790 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 64,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 64,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,048 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 62,480 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 62,472 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,354 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 60,154 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,870 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 53,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 50,371 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,989 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 31,789 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2006 31,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 26,523 miles

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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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W294 RGU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 W294 RGU, 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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What year was W294 RGU registered?

W294 RGU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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