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W388 TLH

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,317 mi
Last recorded44,317 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW388 TLH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 44,317 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 44,317 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 16 Oct 2018 44,266 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 44,209 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,152 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,061 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 44,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

unable to test o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 43,770 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge & front tyres getting low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,764 miles

n/s/r brake down slightly on performance

n/s/r tyre perished, both front tyres reaching limit bars

Pass 12 Oct 2011 43,554 miles

n/s/r tyre perished and worn outer edge

o/s/f inner wheel rim slightlt distorted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,471 miles

front jacking points/floor pans have been crushed at some time

n/s/r tyre perished/ worn outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 43,375 miles

o/s/f wheel rim slight buckle

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,068 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,813 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 38,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

slight blow from rear silencer

slight movement in nearside rear radius arm

slight movement in offside front lower ball joint

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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W388 TLH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue 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 W388 TLH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W388 TLH registered?

W388 TLH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W388 TLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W388 TLH 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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