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V838 DTF

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,834 mi
Last recorded48,834 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV838 DTF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 48,834 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 47,907 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 47,906 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 46,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 46,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/50-13 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 45,049 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 45,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill to floor slight corrosion

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,096 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 42,301 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 40,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,061 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 39,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 37,425 miles

both front tyres getting low

damage to front floor pans

general chassis and subframe surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2015 35,623 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 35,623 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,613 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 31,736 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

Pass 26 Jan 2012 29,289 miles

Engine oil over filled

Front registration plate security suspect

Windscreen washers poor

Pass 27 Jan 2011 26,261 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 24,571 miles

injuries in windscreen\drivers side washer operation

Fail 31 Dec 2009 24,564 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Damage to O/S lower windscreen out of swept area

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,261 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)

steering rack sliding in clamps

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,286 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt loose on clutch housing

Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,284 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bolt loose on clutch housing

Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,686 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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V838 DTF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V838 DTF, 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 V838 DTF registered?

V838 DTF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V838 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V838 DTF shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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