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W487 SLG

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,229 mi
Last recorded67,229 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 SLG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front floor/footwell areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/valance areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 67,229 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside front floor/footwell areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/valance areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 66,559 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 66,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 66,234 miles

minor movement in nearside front hub assembly

nearside and offside sill areas corroded but not holed, structual box section

offside foor area/seat/belt mounting areas slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 65,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 64,646 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,623 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 63,271 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on mirror ()

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 63,260 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S floor (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on mirror ()

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 59,227 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 53,119 miles

exhaust front flexi section shows damage.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 48,181 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,118 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,105 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 48,072 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,898 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 38,774 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2007 38,756 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 38,255 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 38,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W487 SLG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W487 SLG, 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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W487 SLG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 July 2000.

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