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W491 RJB

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,477 mi
Last recorded44,477 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 RJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 44,477 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,443 miles

slight exhaust blow

windscreen cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2014 39,654 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2012 36,858 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wheel 12" rears 13"

offside front tyre worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,816 miles

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

offside rear wheel rim slight damage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,887 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 15,429 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 15,325 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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W491 RJB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W491 RJB, 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 W491 RJB registered?

W491 RJB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 June 2000.

Is W491 RJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W491 RJB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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