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W315 NDG

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,743 mi
Last recorded80,743 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW315 NDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2012 80,743 miles

floor pans rusty

front valance rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

o/s/c outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2012 80,743 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

floor pans rusty

front valance rusty

inner and outer sills rusty

o/s/c outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 77,638 miles

cv boots slightly perished

front of sills coroded and holed but out side of 30cm

o/s floor pasns very rusty

oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 31 Aug 2011

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

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

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

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

cv boots slightly perished

front of sills coroded and holed but out side of 30cm

o/s floor pasns very rusty

oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 4 Sep 2009 71,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 71,587 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,018 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 66,016 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,146 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both outer sills rusty

Fail 31 Aug 2007 62,082 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both outer sill's very rusty

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Underside rusty

Fail 23 Aug 2007 62,046 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both outer sill's rusty

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Underside rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2006 55,836 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 55,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 55,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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W315 NDG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W315 NDG, 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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W315 NDG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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