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W172 SCA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

38,079 mi
Last recorded38,079 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 SCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,079 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 37,621 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 37,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 37,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 36,133 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 35,521 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,965 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 33,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 33,389 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 29,548 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,773 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 27,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,095 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 27,077 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,694 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 17,277 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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W172 SCA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 W172 SCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W172 SCA registered?

W172 SCA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W172 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W172 SCA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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