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W727 RLK

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,591 mi
Last recorded72,591 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW727 RLK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,591 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,953 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 68,779 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 61,060 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,764 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,825 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,809 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded out of perscribed area

Fail 31 Jul 2014 48,809 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside front outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded out of perscribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,733 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 40,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 40,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 38,611 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,884 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 36,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,529 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 26,722 miles

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

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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W727 RLK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 W727 RLK, 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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W727 RLK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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