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PCV 5

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,571 mi
Last recorded22,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCV 5
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2025 22,571 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 22,558 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 22,545 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 22,537 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to emissions regulation equipment missing (catalytic convertor removed) (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 22,426 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,371 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 22,284 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Pass 7 Jun 2016 22,212 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 22,030 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 22,030 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 21,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,297 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 21,150 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 20,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 19,861 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 19,060 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 17,930 miles

nearside front suspension stiff

Fail 22 Apr 2008 17,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front suspension stiff

Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,468 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 15,068 miles

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

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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PCV 5 is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCV 5, 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 PCV 5 registered?

PCV 5 is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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