MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,305 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/downpipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear mounts broken (7.1.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp missing (7.1.1)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop both sides (2.4.A.1a)
Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at n/s sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor behind tank (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell/arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured shock mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valence panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/floor (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch @ top shock mount area (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play major failure......car must not be driven!!! (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
front exhaust flex pipe has slight blow
front floors rusting
nearside sill panel slightly corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside sill panel slightly corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside outer sill panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Engine oil level low
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside outer sill panel corrosion outside of any prescribed area
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Oil leak
osr wheel mis-aligned
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
osr wheel mis-aligned
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W297 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 W297 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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W297 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.
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