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W78 XDA

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,295 mi
Last recorded41,295 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW78 XDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 41,295 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,683 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,682 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed at belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Centre Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured subframe (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

main battery lead insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2016 38,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 38,138 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,096 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,340 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 34,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 34,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 32,744 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 25,289 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 25,289 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,032 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 17,147 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 17,146 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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W78 XDA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W78 XDA, 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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W78 XDA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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