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V818 SNV

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,471 mi
Last recorded15,471 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV818 SNV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 15,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 15,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 15,426 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 15,426 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 15,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 15,401 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 15,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear worn on edges and age cracking

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2019 15,045 miles

Nearside Front tyre some age cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2018 14,875 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 14,591 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 14,214 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 14,213 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,970 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 13,782 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 13,780 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 13,318 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,318 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 13,047 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 10,736 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2005 9,828 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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V818 SNV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V818 SNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V818 SNV registered?

V818 SNV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 February 2000.

Is V818 SNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V818 SNV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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