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W188 WKE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

42,902 mi
Last recorded42,902 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 WKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 42,902 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 42,719 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 42,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,276 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,669 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 41,667 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))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 41,575 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 41,560 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Excess corrosion of floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in plate (0.1 (b))

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 20 May 2019 40,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2018 39,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 38,484 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 37,453 miles

washer jets spray weak

Fail 12 May 2016 37,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washer jets spray weak

Pass 14 May 2015 36,457 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 36,044 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 34,890 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 34,890 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,039 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 27,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 27,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,393 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 25,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 22,196 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 22,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 WKE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W188 WKE, 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 WKE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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