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W839 GOX

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,305 mi
Last recorded12,305 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW839 GOX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,305 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 12,224 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 8,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,788 miles

srs light on

throttle sticking

Fail 15 Mar 2012 6,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

SRS light illuminated on dashboard

Throttle sticking open slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,686 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 4,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,002 miles

advise exhaust smoke

advise n/s indicater telltail light out

Fail 12 Mar 2010 3,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise exhaust smoke

advise n/s indicater telltail light out

Pass 12 Mar 2009 98,428 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 98,428 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 90,256 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 90,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2008 90,253 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 82,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

jacking damage to nearside and offside front jacking points

Fail 31 Oct 2006 82,257 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

jacking damage to nearside and offside front jacking points

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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W839 GOX is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W839 GOX, 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 W839 GOX registered?

W839 GOX is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is W839 GOX safe to buy?

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