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V485 FWS

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,130 mi
Last recorded97,130 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV485 FWS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 97,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 97,130 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2006 94,902 miles

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

O/S/R fog lamp bracket deteoriated

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper baldes slightly deteoriated

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 94,902 miles

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

O/S/R fog lamp bracket deteoriated

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

Windscreen wiper baldes slightly deteoriated

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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V485 FWS is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V485 FWS, 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 V485 FWS registered?

V485 FWS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 2000.

Is V485 FWS safe to buy?

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