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W975 RBD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,998 mi
Last recorded28,998 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW975 RBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 28,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corossion forming to o/s outer sill

slight free play to both front wheel bearings!

Fail 2 Jun 2008 28,998 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corossion forming to o/s outer sill

slight free play to both front wheel bearings!

Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,307 miles

front brake disc pads worn low.

handbrake clevis pins partially siezed

n/s washer has low output

o/s/f tyre bald at inner tread.cord not exposed at this time!

one fixing bolt to front exhaust brkt missing

slight distortion to o/s/f wheel at inner bead rim!

throttle sticks just above normal idle speed ocassionally.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,734 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 22,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W975 RBD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W975 RBD, 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 W975 RBD registered?

W975 RBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W975 RBD safe to buy?

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