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V418 GVM

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,487 mi
Last recorded109,487 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV418 GVM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,487 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 8,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 89,505 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 6,006 miles

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 6,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 98,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 91,638 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

advise front to rear brake pipe corroded advise vehicle structure corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,387 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 82,278 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise front subframe mountings worn advise o/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged advise o/s/r tyre tread low

Pass 12 Dec 2006 75,271 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 75,271 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise knocking noise from steering column

Pass 8 Dec 2005 64,200 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 64,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise exhaust middle pipe blowing slighty †advise some damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

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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V418 GVM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 V418 GVM, 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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V418 GVM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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