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W213 SCE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 SCE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 98,236 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 97,291 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 97,266 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2021 96,699 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake servo corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 96,219 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,827 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 93,951 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 91,455 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 91,455 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,325 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,536 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,390 miles

n/s + o/s sills rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2008 80,139 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 80,139 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,209 miles

o/s/f hub bearing slight play

n/s/f hub bearing has slight play

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 77,327 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 77,326 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low 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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W213 SCE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W213 SCE, 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 W213 SCE registered?

W213 SCE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 April 2000.

Is W213 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W213 SCE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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