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W979 TVG

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,407 mi
Last recorded27,407 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 TVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 27,407 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 25,489 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2015 24,437 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 24,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Apr 2014 22,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flex damaged

some surface crackes to tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,195 miles

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

clutch is worn

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

slight freeplay in o/s/f hub

trims are missing from both headlights

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,781 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 18,025 miles

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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W979 TVG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W979 TVG, 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 W979 TVG registered?

W979 TVG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 2000.

Is W979 TVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W979 TVG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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