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W759 RBM

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,904 mi
Last recorded79,904 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW759 RBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 79,904 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 78,208 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,105 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 77,105 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 75,044 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 75,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 72,225 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 72,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,265 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,040 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 64,510 miles

bothside front tyres inner shouder wearing thin.

bothside rear shock absorbers -negligible damping effect.

offside front lower arm ,inner bush perishing.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,318 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

bothside wipers need replacing.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,191 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 55,191 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front spot lights inop

rear seat base slightly loose

wiper switch faulty/will not park naturally

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,515 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 50,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 48,370 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,889 miles

both front tyres on wear indicators and close to limit

crack on centre silencer {altering emissions}

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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W759 RBM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W759 RBM, 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 W759 RBM registered?

W759 RBM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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