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W845 RDV

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

76,472 mi
Last recorded76,472 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW845 RDV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 76,472 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front outer sill, floor and inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,472 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/ floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear frame both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front outer sill, floor and inner wheel arch corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Dec 2016 71,987 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch/ sill end corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 23 Dec 2016 71,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint loose in hub (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner wheel arch/ sill end corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2015 65,536 miles

slight corrosion to inner rear arches and both sills

Fail 22 Oct 2015 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint balljoint loose (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to inner rear arches and both sills

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 61,115 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 61,110 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust cpamp croaded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,898 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 7 Oct 2013 59,898 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 20 Sep 2012 54,138 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leak

exhaust clamp broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,417 miles

Audible horn button fitted to steering column cowlin,working at time of test.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OS track rod end boot split

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Fail 26 Nov 2011 49,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both handbrake cable pivots seized in subframe

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

OS track rod end boot split

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust clamp incomplete

Pass 11 Oct 2010 41,422 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 41,421 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 1 Sep 2009 30,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2008 23,544 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 17,570 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 8,863 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 8,695 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 8,691 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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W845 RDV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 W845 RDV, 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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W845 RDV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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