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W159 PBD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

79,255 mi
Last recorded79,255 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW159 PBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 79,177 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 78,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 78,349 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 78,197 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing especially in treads area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing especially in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing especially in treads area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing especially in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,502 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower clearance to bump rubber at minimum

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap seal starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" Pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower clearance to bump stop at minimum

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced "A" pillar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,846 miles

Central Front Oil leak engine area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion underside / wheelarch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread area

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,622 miles

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

Rear Tyres perishing ,Both sides Rear,

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 70,428 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,449 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 59,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 47,329 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,401 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 32,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,162 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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W159 PBD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 W159 PBD, 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 W159 PBD registered?

W159 PBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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