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P55 PHL

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

6,529 mi
Last recorded6,529 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 PHL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 6,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 6,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 6,320 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 6,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 6,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 6,059 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 5,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 5,631 miles

Rear slight age cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 3 Dec 2018 5,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 5,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 5,063 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 4,845 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre low tread on inside edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 4,571 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 26 Nov 2013 4,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 4,216 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 3,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 3,682 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 3,520 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 3,279 miles

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

slight play in front hubs

Fail 19 Nov 2009 3,279 miles

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)

slight play in front hubs

Pass 21 Nov 2008 2,890 miles

both front hubs slight play offside front tyre getting low on tread inside edge

Pass 16 Nov 2007 2,525 miles

slight play in front hubs ok for mot

Pass 11 Dec 2006 2,276 miles

advise slight play in both front hubs ok for test

Pass 9 Dec 2005 2,082 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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P55 PHL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red 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 P55 PHL, 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 P55 PHL registered?

P55 PHL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 December 2000.

Is P55 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 PHL 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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