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W973 SGC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,905 mi
Last recorded88,905 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 SGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 88,905 miles

Corrosion to NS sill outside prescribed area

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 88,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Corrosion to NS sill outside prescribed area

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 84,061 miles

Corrosion and holes at OSF inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

NS mirror glass broken

NSF wheel bearing noisy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,135 miles

Hole to os outer sill outside prescribed area

Fail 15 Jun 2010 79,135 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Centre to rear section of exhaust holed and blowing

Hole to os outer sill outside prescribed area

Signs of fluid leak from OSR back plate but not leaking at time of inspection

Pass 3 Jul 2009 74,617 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 69,739 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 69,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 63,465 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 63,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 56,447 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 56,447 miles

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

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

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 SGC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SGC, 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 W973 SGC registered?

W973 SGC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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