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W986 PGU

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 PGU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 91,816 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 91,810 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,758 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 85,942 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 85,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 76,876 miles

High level brake light inoperative/not connected?

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2010 76,870 miles

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

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

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

High level brake light inoperative/not connected?

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2010 76,767 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 66,183 miles

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

Front subframe,rear mountings soft

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,178 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Front subframe,rear mountings soft

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,592 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 55,719 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 55,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

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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W986 PGU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W986 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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W986 PGU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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