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W168 NEF

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,808 mi
Last recorded63,808 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 NEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 63,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 62,450 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 62,413 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension cone - Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

N/S/F + Both rear tyres fitted incorrect way round. Inside facing outwards

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 60,300 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 60,209 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch & floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 58,068 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,043 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe rear mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front knuckle joints boots split

Fail 1 Jul 2022 56,029 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 53,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undercarriage showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,454 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 50,792 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 48,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 44,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 42,965 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 40,634 miles

a/ both front brake discs INNER braking surface

a/ both rear shockers

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,622 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust corroding (front)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding (front)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 36,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 32,830 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,809 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,518 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 22,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 19,372 miles

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

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

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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W168 NEF 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 84%.

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 W168 NEF, 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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W168 NEF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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