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X79 VPA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,785 mi
Last recorded88,785 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX79 VPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 88,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 81,200 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,505 miles

slight play to o/s rear subframe mount

Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,491 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play to o/s rear subframe mount

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,363 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,721 miles

slight play in both front top ball joints

Fail 24 Mar 2010 51,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in both front top ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,234 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,234 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 43,649 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 43,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 41,977 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,404 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 40,316 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

driver's sun visor not holding in up position

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

nail in tyre

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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X79 VPA 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 64.3%.

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 X79 VPA, 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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X79 VPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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