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W165 NAU

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,997 mi
Last recorded49,997 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 NAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,997 miles

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

Central Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,361 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre of floor as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 49,157 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,983 miles

Central Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 48,545 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 15 Jul 2021 48,545 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Jul 2020 48,022 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and bald on inner edge

ns / os floor starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2020 48,022 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape and bald on inner edge

ns / os floor starting to corrode

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Apr 2019 47,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,940 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,938 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,337 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2016 47,337 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 46,877 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 46,876 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,834 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 44,867 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,752 miles

nearside rear tyre going bald on outer edge

Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside rear tyre going bald on outer edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 32,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 32,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,414 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 17,425 miles

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

play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

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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W165 NAU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W165 NAU, 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 W165 NAU registered?

W165 NAU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W165 NAU safe to buy?

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