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W207 PFJ

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW207 PFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2026 72,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,664 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 69,858 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 69,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,204 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 65,597 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,685 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 58,552 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,552 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,121 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 54,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 51,954 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 51,954 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,454 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 50,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 47,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,126 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 39,355 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,472 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,298 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,459 miles

rear exhaust box outer caseing showing signs of corrosion starting

slight up and down in front hub in near side front

Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,982 miles

advise slight play in offside front wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2008 15,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 9,190 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 3,201 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 3,201 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W207 PFJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W207 PFJ, 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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W207 PFJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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