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W174 MAU

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 MAU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 75,943 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,614 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 75,557 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 75,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 75,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 75,364 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,299 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,061 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 74,465 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion front floor

revs just meet requirments

Pass 30 Jun 2010 70,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,414 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 63,657 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 63,614 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 59,050 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sub frame rusting

Fail 8 Sep 2006 59,050 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear sub frame rusting

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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W174 MAU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W174 MAU, 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 W174 MAU registered?

W174 MAU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W174 MAU safe to buy?

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