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V948 DBD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

36,757 mi
Last recorded36,757 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV948 DBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 36,757 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 36,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 32,076 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 31,663 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 31,079 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying in the up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 30,913 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 30,704 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 30,704 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 30,457 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 30,457 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 30,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 29,917 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 29,648 miles

rear subframe exstensive surface corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 28,976 miles

nearside and offside floorpan corroded

both front and offside rear tyres perrished

Fail 10 Sep 2014 28,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside floorpan corroded

both front and offside rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 Sep 2013 28,405 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres perished

unable to check inside brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 27,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 27,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,668 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 25,658 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,228 miles

Front lower engine steady bar bolts broken.

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)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 24,227 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Front lower engine steady bar bolts broken.

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 22,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 20,260 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 20,260 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 17,785 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 17,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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V948 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 V948 DBD, 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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V948 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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