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W381 RGJ

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,868 mi
Last recorded29,868 miles
Recorded on17 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 RGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2023 29,868 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,867 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 29,866 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 29,327 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,152 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 28,150 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,278 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 27,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,119 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 22,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,325 miles

both front tyres low inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2005 15,845 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 15,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight blow from front exhaust

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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W381 RGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W381 RGJ, 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 W381 RGJ registered?

W381 RGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 June 2000.

Is W381 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W381 RGJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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