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R23 USL

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

5,238 mi
Last recorded5,238 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 USL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 5,238 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 5,009 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 4,938 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 4,937 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 4,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 3,907 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 3,100 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 3,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 3,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38 miles

emitions slow to drop

exhaust rusty and damaged at front slight blow at manifold

oil leak noted from o/s gearbox seal

rear shocks worn

subframe very rusty

underside and body patched and rusty in places esp front sill sections

Pass 2 Mar 2011 92,583 miles

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

engine missing but cleared BET failed and emmitions very slow to drop

exhaust rusty and blowing at tailpipe

front discs worn (area reduced)

oil leak

rear shocks worn and weeping

underside very rusty in places esp sills and rear subframe

wipers poor and linkages worn

Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,583 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

engine missing but cleared BET failed and emmitions very slow to drop

exhaust rusty and blowing at tailpipe

front discs worn (area reduced)

oil leak

rear shocks worn and weeping

underside very rusty in places esp sills and rear subframe

wipers poor and linkages worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 81,854 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,565 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,052 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 55,134 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,249 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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R23 USL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R23 USL, 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 R23 USL registered?

R23 USL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is R23 USL safe to buy?

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