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S20 SDP

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

30,098 mi
Last recorded30,098 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 SDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 30,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 29,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 28,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 28,132 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,685 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 27,599 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 26,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 26,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 25,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 24,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 23,716 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 22,888 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 22,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 21,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,983 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 19,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Radiator leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,625 miles

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

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

both outer sills and floor corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,008 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 14,964 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 14,964 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 14,059 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 12,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 12,521 miles

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

Offside 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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S20 SDP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 S20 SDP, 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 S20 SDP registered?

S20 SDP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is S20 SDP safe to buy?

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