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V171 FVR

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

35,056 mi
Last recorded35,056 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 FVR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 35,056 miles

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

underseal on underside

Fail 13 Dec 2019 35,054 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

underseal on underside

Pass 4 May 2018 34,815 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 34,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2017 34,450 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 34,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 34,111 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,803 miles

Slight corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2014 33,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,084 miles

front exhaust flexi mesh broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,731 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,183 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 31,183 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,072 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 30,196 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 30,195 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,452 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 28,553 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,389 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 27,353 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,118 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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V171 FVR is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V171 FVR, 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 V171 FVR registered?

V171 FVR is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 January 2000.

Is V171 FVR safe to buy?

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