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W954 PGU

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,387 mi
Last recorded75,387 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 PGU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 75,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

offside sill corroded, but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2022 75,208 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 75,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 74,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 66,972 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 58,143 miles

Slight play in n/s/front top ball joint

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,319 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

oil filler cap does not fasten securely closed

Fail 21 Mar 2018 57,311 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

centre mirror missing

oil filler cap does not fasten securely closed

Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front floor corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 56,769 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling electrical wiring (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,962 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 53,956 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Floor pan (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,325 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,028 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,806 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

front floor pans corroded and damaged

offside front brake back plate missing

rear number plate in poor condition

rear tyre tread cracking on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2011 33,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 32,146 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2009 30,590 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 30,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 29,048 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 29,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 27,718 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,066 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,066 miles

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

track rod ends side movement

rear foot brakes low

steering mounts 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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W954 PGU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W954 PGU, 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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W954 PGU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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