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W178 PAP

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

51,367 mi
Last recorded51,367 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 PAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 51,367 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also 2004 ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 51,105 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 50,705 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,903 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 49,723 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 48,739 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 48,736 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 48,214 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 48,214 miles

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

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

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 47,292 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both bushes perished (2.7.4)

Front both disc brakes lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 45,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 43,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front wipers in poor condition

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 25 May 2011 40,939 miles

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

Rear brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 19 May 2010 37,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2009 34,891 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 32,248 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,453 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 29,453 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 26,914 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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W178 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W178 PAP, 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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W178 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W178 PAP safe to buy?

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