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W188 PAP

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,535 mi
Last recorded44,535 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 PAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 44,535 miles

Offside sun visor not staying up

Rear SUBFRAME CORROSION BUILDING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 44,535 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside sun visor not staying up

Rear SUBFRAME CORROSION BUILDING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 44,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion building on n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills

corrosion building on n/s/r subframe

Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,822 miles

Nearside Rear subframe corrosion building

n/s/r & o/s/r outer sills corrosion building

Pass 1 Sep 2022 42,934 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 41,835 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 41,835 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 41,242 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corrosion building

Pass 21 Oct 2019 40,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corrosion building

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe corrosion building

Pass 6 Oct 2017 39,865 miles

Nearside Rear subframe corrosion building

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2017 39,865 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear subframe corrosion building

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2016 39,149 miles

corrosion building in rear subframe

Fail 7 Oct 2016 39,149 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion building in rear subframe

Pass 1 Oct 2015 38,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,903 miles

emissions close to limit

nearside front spot lamp broken

Pass 17 Sep 2013 36,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 34,298 miles

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2011 34,298 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,454 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 31,454 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 28,770 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,731 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 26,742 miles

front number plate cracked

sills slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2008 26,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,012 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,012 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,339 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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W188 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W188 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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W188 PAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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