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V205 LOE

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,584 mi
Last recorded50,584 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV205 LOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,584 miles

corrosion on floors and outer sills

corrosion on o/s step sill

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/f subframe front mounting splitting

Fail 15 Aug 2019 50,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on floors and outer sills

corrosion on o/s step sill

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes

o/s/f bump stop missing

o/s/f subframe front mounting splitting

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,182 miles

corrosion on front & rear floors

corrosion on rear subframe

n/s/r foot & handbrake effort low

Fail 8 Aug 2018 48,180 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on front & rear floors

corrosion on rear subframe

n/s/r foot & handbrake effort low

Pass 27 Jul 2017 43,813 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 43,812 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion on both front floors

security of o/s outer cv boot

Pass 19 Jul 2016 39,663 miles

condition of exhaust front section

corrosion both front bottom inner wings

corrosion both front shockers

corrosion on all floor's pan's

corrosion on front and rear sub-frame's

oil leak

uneven wear o/s/r tyre and 2mm

Fail 19 Jul 2016 39,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

condition of exhaust front section

corrosion both front bottom inner wings

corrosion both front shockers

corrosion on all floor's pan's

corrosion on front and rear sub-frame's

oil leak

uneven wear o/s/r tyre and 2mm

Pass 23 Jul 2015 36,442 miles

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,177 miles

corrosion front and rear sub-frames

corrosion front floors by jacking points

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2013 32,668 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,345 miles

corrosion o/s/r floor

o/s/r light lense

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,463 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,518 miles

corrosoin to both rear outer sills

Fail 3 Aug 2010 28,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

corrosoin to both rear outer sills

Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,274 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,180 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 17,984 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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V205 LOE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V205 LOE, 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 V205 LOE registered?

V205 LOE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V205 LOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V205 LOE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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