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W426 PLB

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,356 mi
Last recorded63,356 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW426 PLB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,356 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 63,323 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced N/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery tray rusted through (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 56,811 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

offside and nearside outer body sills corroding

rear valance corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2021 52,254 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor pan both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated at flexi joint

Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 30,940 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 24,501 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 16,414 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 9,623 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 4,075 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 1,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 609 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 345 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 302 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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W426 PLB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W426 PLB, 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 W426 PLB registered?

W426 PLB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W426 PLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W426 PLB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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