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V845 DTF

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,149 mi
Last recorded58,149 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV845 DTF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,149 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 58,125 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,344 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 57,333 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,678 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 52,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 52,866 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 51,135 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 51,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,201 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 45,503 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 43,504 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 41,446 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 39,260 miles

Advise slight corrosion in the nearside outer sill at the front,and offside rear floor area.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,489 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 37,452 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 33,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,192 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 30,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,308 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,292 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 25,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 25,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,765 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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V845 DTF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 V845 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 V845 DTF registered?

V845 DTF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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