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M444 RRA

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,962 mi
Last recorded70,962 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 RRA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 70,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,822 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 70,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,453 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 70,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,117 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 70,110 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 66,336 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 64,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,667 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,517 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 54,957 miles

Nearside front outer Sill Panel starting to rust.

Fail 8 Jul 2011 54,957 miles

Nearside front outer Sill Panel starting to rust.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2010 54,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front seat belt twisted

nearside sun visor insecured in the up position

Fail 4 May 2010 54,474 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front seat belt twisted

nearside sun visor insecured in the up position

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,148 miles

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

underside of vehicle starting to rust

Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front Wheel Bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,296 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 40,296 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,334 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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M444 RRA 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 73.9%.

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 M444 RRA, 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 M444 RRA registered?

M444 RRA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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