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S23 WKS

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,276 mi
Last recorded88,276 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 88,276 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 88,274 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 87,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 87,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,523 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 87,421 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 85,401 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 85,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2011 83,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,184 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 79,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,740 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 77,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 75,897 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,896 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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S23 WKS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S23 WKS, 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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S23 WKS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 February 2000.

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