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V41 DLU

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

72,060 mi
Last recorded72,060 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 DLU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 72,060 miles

corrosion to front floors.

corrosion to rear subframe,rear floors and rear outer sills.

Fail 22 Feb 2021 72,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs warped. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some corrosion to front floor.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor, offside outer sill and step.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 70,716 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to rear floor, offside outer sill and step.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 68,816 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 67,331 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 16 Feb 2017 65,075 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 65,073 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 63,200 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 60,308 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

nearside front brake backplate broken.

Pass 31 Jan 2014 57,519 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,760 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 53,054 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 49,799 miles

engine misfiring at fast idle.(noticed during emissions test.)

offside front brake disc corroding.

rear subframe corroding.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 49,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine misfiring at fast idle.(noticed during emissions test.)

offside front brake disc corroding.

rear subframe corroding.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,661 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 43,073 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,190 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 30,779 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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V41 DLU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V41 DLU, 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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V41 DLU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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