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W485 RDP

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 RDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 78,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 77,777 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EGDE

BRAKE PIPES/UNDER BODY/SILL PANEL/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINT

Fail 26 Jul 2016 77,777 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EGDE

BRAKE PIPES/UNDER BODY/SILL PANEL/SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BALL JOINTS

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING JOINT

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in offside front ball joints

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,913 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 71,635 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,991 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 65,833 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2010 65,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 63,630 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2008 59,680 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 59,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 56,842 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 54,527 miles

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

creak from off side top of suspension [front]

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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W485 RDP 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 W485 RDP, 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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W485 RDP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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