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W183 PAP

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,909 mi
Last recorded25,909 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 PAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,909 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 25,905 miles

All direction indicators not working wants relay ? (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 25,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 25,742 miles

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box baffolls gone (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 25,730 miles

Central exhaust box rattle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 25,728 miles

All direction indicators not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not working (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box rattle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 25,724 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 25,715 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 25,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 25,641 miles

Emissions not tested Due to heavy coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant leak at reservoir cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,259 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing

Handbrake tell tal not working

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre badly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre badly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre low tread on inner edge

Fail 24 Mar 2021 25,199 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Handbrake tell tal not working

Nearside Front Tyre valve perishing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre badly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre badly perishing

Offside Rear Tyre low tread on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2020 25,121 miles

Engine over heating during emissions test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 25,121 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine over heating during emissions test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 25,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 25,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 24,302 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 23,278 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 23,278 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 22,886 miles

bonnet slam pannel rusted through both ends

n/s/f sill rusted through

rust at o/s/f seatbelt mount

Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,883 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet slam pannel rusted through both ends

n/s/f sill rusted through

rust at o/s/f seatbelt mount

Pass 23 May 2013 21,004 miles

corrosion to sills,floor,subframes,front panel,oil leak

servo corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 19,860 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 19,479 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 19,479 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 19,023 miles

All front suspension grease joints require re-greasing via grease nipples.

Corrosion to nearside sill and rear subframe.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear suspension lower arm trunion bearings require re-greasing.

Various engine and transmission oil leaks.

Fail 24 Mar 2010 19,010 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All front suspension grease joints require re-greasing via grease nipples.

Corrosion to nearside sill and rear subframe.

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear suspension lower arm trunion bearings require re-greasing.

Various engine and transmission oil leaks.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 18,242 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,931 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,493 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 12,493 miles

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

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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W183 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W183 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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W183 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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