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W361 OLA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

225,787 mi
Last recorded225,787 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 OLA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 225,787 miles

Nearside Rear Cracks on tyre tread and wall (145/70 R12 69T)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 225,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Cracks on tyre tread and wall (145/70 R12 69T)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 21,333 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 18,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 18,860 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 14,283 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 11,768 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 11,768 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 11,149 miles

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

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED

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

Pass 14 May 2010 10,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2009 9,298 miles

Front number plate damaged and rear number plate deteriorating

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2008 8,372 miles

Front number plate is damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Nearside front tyre badly deterioated recommend new tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2008 8,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Nearside front tyre badly deterioated recommend new tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 7,180 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 7,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 6,400 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 6,400 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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W361 OLA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W361 OLA, 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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W361 OLA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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