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W189 PCD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,771 mi
Last recorded39,771 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 PCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,771 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 39,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,704 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,228 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 38,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 37,269 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

battery poor

exhaust slightly deteriorated

small cut nearside front tyre but not showing cord

Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,035 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

battery poor

exhaust slightly deteriorated

small cut nearside front tyre but not showing cord

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,680 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R brake noisy in operation

Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,689 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,520 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 21,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end 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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W189 PCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W189 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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W189 PCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 July 2000.

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