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W934 VMJ

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,255 mi
Last recorded64,255 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW934 VMJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,252 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 11 Aug 2009 56,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 56,036 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 48,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 39,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,160 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 33,160 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn / o/s + n/s/f swivels slight play

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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W934 VMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W934 VMJ, 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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W934 VMJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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