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W188 PCD

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

32,023 mi
Last recorded32,023 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,023 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 31,042 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 31,035 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 28,674 miles

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

battery cable at the front damaged

Fail 20 Apr 2017 28,666 miles

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

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

battery cable at the front damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 22,826 miles

Nearside handbrake relay mechanism siezed

Fail 14 Apr 2015 22,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside handbrake relay mechanism siezed

Pass 7 May 2014 19,024 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,022 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 15,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f s/washer jet blocked

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,480 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cuts to all four tyre treads

Fail 26 Apr 2012 12,480 miles

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

cuts to all four tyre treads

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 10,058 miles

only just passed lambda reading

Fail 26 Apr 2011 10,056 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 7,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 4,184 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 PCD 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 64.7%.

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 PCD, 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 W188 PCD registered?

W188 PCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is W188 PCD safe to buy?

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