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W492 RDP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,126 mi
Last recorded22,126 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 RDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 22,126 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 22,116 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 22,038 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 21,937 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 21,925 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 21,895 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 21,881 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 21,839 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 21,836 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,747 miles

Exhaust flexi is braking up

O/s/f jacking point is corroded but not weakened

Oil leaks

Fail 31 Jul 2017 21,747 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi is braking up

O/s/f jacking point is corroded but not weakened

Oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2016 21,547 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust flexi is damaged

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

N/s/r shock has slight oil residue

Fail 4 Aug 2016 21,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust flexi is damaged

N/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

N/s/r shock has slight oil residue

O/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 3 Aug 2015 21,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 21,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 21,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 20,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 20,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 203,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 184,814 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,358 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,573 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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W492 RDP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W492 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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What year was W492 RDP registered?

W492 RDP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W492 RDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W492 RDP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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