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V126 LRL

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,899 mi
Last recorded28,899 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 LRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 28,899 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective cone (5.3.6 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 28,436 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 27,875 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,511 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,510 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 27,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 27,375 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 27,330 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 27,178 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 27,115 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 28,871 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 26,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 26,544 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,253 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 26,253 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 25,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 24,524 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 24,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,542 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,982 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 18,969 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 17,580 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 16,071 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 16,060 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 14,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,020 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 13,017 miles

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

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

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

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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V126 LRL is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V126 LRL, 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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V126 LRL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 2000.

Is V126 LRL safe to buy?

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