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W187 PAP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,607 mi
Last recorded89,607 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW187 PAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 89,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 89,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,606 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 89,606 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 89,186 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2021 89,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 88,569 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 87,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 86,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,704 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,699 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 81,699 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 78,606 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 78,382 miles

air bag light on

key fob faulty

Fail 18 Oct 2011 78,382 miles

air bag light on

key fob faulty

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,240 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front lower arm inner bushes starting to perish

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight corrosion starting in boot floor

slight corrosion starting on outer sills

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,830 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 75,920 miles

front panel staring to corrode by front tear drop mounts

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Mar 2006 64,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 64,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside wiper blade torn.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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W187 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W187 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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W187 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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