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M15 HSW

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,604 mi
Last recorded58,604 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 HSW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 58,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 58,581 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear - N/s & O/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 58,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 58,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,377 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Foot well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rodent damage under bonnet

Pass 18 Mar 2021 58,167 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch trailing edge - corrosion.

Offside Front Floor pan corrosion.

Pass 31 May 2019 58,039 miles

Offside Front Engine mount bracket/ bulkhead corrosion.

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

Fail 31 May 2019 58,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low N/s & O/s (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Engine mount bracket/ bulkhead corrosion.

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 56,902 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 55,340 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 52,762 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 52,761 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 48,938 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 42,177 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 42,177 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

crack in o/s headlight

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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M15 HSW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 M15 HSW, 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 M15 HSW registered?

M15 HSW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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