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W973 MCD

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,800 mi
Last recorded76,800 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 MCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 76,800 miles

slight corrosion on subframe/chassis

Fail 24 Jun 2016 76,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 72,689 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,554 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 56,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 56,308 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front of nearside sill area is corodded and holed but not within 30cm of component mount.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 49,493 miles

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

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,124 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,493 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 39,493 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 36,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 36,579 miles

Front Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edges

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 32,583 miles

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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W973 MCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W973 MCD, 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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W973 MCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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