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W297 LNP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,305 mi
Last recorded61,305 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 61,305 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,242 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 49,361 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 49,361 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,589 miles

nearside sill panel slightly corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 47,580 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,075 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 45,065 miles

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,169 miles

Oil leak

osr wheel mis-aligned

Fail 25 Nov 2010 88,969 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 34,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,882 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 30,832 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,821 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,219 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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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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