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M2 MVW

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

53,220 mi
Last recorded53,220 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 MVW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 53,220 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 53,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit lamba high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 53,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 52,760 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension

Fail 12 Jan 2022 52,760 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension

Pass 14 Jan 2021 52,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 16 Jan 2020 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jan 2020 52,506 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting subframe mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting centre floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jan 2019 52,385 miles

nearside rear floor panel corroded

slight play in nearside front wheel

Pass 9 Jan 2018 52,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear floor pan rusty

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,383 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2016 48,536 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 48,534 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,526 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 46,510 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 44,071 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 44,066 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion under all of car

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,809 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 41,690 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,657 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 37,145 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 37,145 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 33,805 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,784 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,970 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 25,916 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 22,219 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 18,971 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 18,965 miles

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

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

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

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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M2 MVW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 M2 MVW, 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 M2 MVW registered?

M2 MVW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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