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W209 OBN

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,823 mi
Last recorded34,823 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 OBN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 34,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH AND JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH AND JACKING POINTS CORRODED

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 34,823 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH AND JACKING POINTS CORRODED

Offside Front WHEEL ARCH AND JACKING POINTS CORRODED

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 34,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front INNER WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 34,090 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 33,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension cone worn

both lower arm suspension rebound rubbers deteriorated/missing

Pass 8 Oct 2021 32,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 32,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 31,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 31,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 31,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 30,192 miles

both rear brakes slight bind

front number plate cracked but legible

nearside rear tyre outer edge wearing

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 16 Feb 2017 29,164 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 29,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear drop (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement top stabilizer bushes (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2016 27,707 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 27,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,217 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 26,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,845 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 24,845 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,555 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 22,040 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,591 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 20,591 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,211 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 19,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,498 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,391 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 15,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,870 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,174 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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W209 OBN is a 2000 Rover Mini in White 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 W209 OBN, 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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W209 OBN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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