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W476 MCB

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,130 mi
Last recorded22,130 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 MCB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 22,130 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 22,130 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support panel corroded and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 21,910 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 21,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 21,085 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,260 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 20,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 19,092 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 18,854 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill to floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 18,552 miles

rear subframe rusty both sides

Fail 13 Nov 2015 18,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering rack gaiter split both front (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

rear subframe rusty both sides

Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 16,015 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 14,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,122 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 9,303 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 7,790 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 7,312 miles

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,312 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,287 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 7,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,266 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 7,245 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 7,245 miles

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

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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W476 MCB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W476 MCB, 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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W476 MCB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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