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W162 LDB

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 LDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 76,133 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 74,935 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 74,929 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 73,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 73,921 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 73,898 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 73,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil on minimum

Fail 4 Oct 2018 73,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,691 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 73,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,217 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,656 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 72,655 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 72,027 miles

slight corrosion forming on the offside floor not excessive at time of test

slight play in all front subframe mounting bushes not excessive at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,033 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 61,598 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 48,518 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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W162 LDB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W162 LDB, 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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W162 LDB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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