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L400 RAS

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,302 mi
Last recorded41,302 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL400 RAS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,302 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 40,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,939 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 39,733 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 39,324 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 39,190 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 38,902 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 38,451 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 37,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 37,568 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,568 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 36,962 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrsion to o/s front floor not within 30cms

Pass 15 Nov 2014 36,962 miles

slight corrsion to o/s front floor not within 30cms

Pass 26 Oct 2013 36,629 miles

slight corrison o/s front floor not within 30cm of any load bearing point

Pass 22 Sep 2012 35,462 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 34,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,928 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 31,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 29,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 26,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,759 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 21,208 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 21,208 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dampness around offside rear brake back plate

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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L400 RAS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L400 RAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L400 RAS registered?

L400 RAS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is L400 RAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L400 RAS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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