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V487 GWH

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

30,235 mi
Last recorded30,235 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV487 GWH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,235 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 29,889 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 29,687 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,688 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 29,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 29,665 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 29,665 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 29,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak from engine

Pass 24 Apr 2014 29,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 27,405 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 27,405 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 21,630 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,630 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,025 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,245 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 18,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 16,420 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 16,408 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s washer jet not working.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,347 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to the offside rear inner wing

corrosion to the rear subframe

slight play in the offside front suspension

Fail 22 Jan 2008 15,346 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion to the offside rear inner wing

corrosion to the rear subframe

slight play in the offside front suspension

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,221 miles

corrosion to the nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion to the offside rear floor/jacking point area

corrosion to the offside rear subframe

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,407 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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V487 GWH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V487 GWH, 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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V487 GWH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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