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W389 EGC

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,755 mi
Last recorded43,755 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 EGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 43,755 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 42,494 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 42,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak at gear selector shaft and n/side inner drive shaft seal

Pass 10 May 2017 41,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 40,087 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 40,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 38,104 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,192 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in o/s/f lower swivel

Pass 14 May 2013 35,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 33,884 miles

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

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

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sill / floorpan

Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,541 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,551 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 290,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2007 29,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 23,090 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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W389 EGC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W389 EGC, 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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W389 EGC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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