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W223 MNP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,872 mi
Last recorded36,872 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 MNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 36,872 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 36,822 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 36,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in underbody sealant. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 36,612 miles

all tyres are dated 2011 the spare tyre is 1999

both front lower track control arm bushes perished/split

both front seat belts slightly frayed, n/s/f slow to retract

both front sill jacking points slightly distorted

front sub frame bushes perished, sub frame has slight movement

left hand horn push doesn't work.

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

steering column cowling slightly insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2022 36,612 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all tyres are dated 2011 the spare tyre is 1999

both front lower track control arm bushes perished/split

both front seat belts slightly frayed, n/s/f slow to retract

both front sill jacking points slightly distorted

front sub frame bushes perished, sub frame has slight movement

horn emitting deep noise

left hand horn push doesn't work.

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

oil temperature gauge affected when main beam and hazards are on

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

steering column cowling slightly insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2020 36,312 miles

Righthand horn push doesn't work.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 36,153 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 35,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,751 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 35,568 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 35,200 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,992 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 34,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 34,750 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 34,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 81,329 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Two of the four front spot lamp lenses are smashed

Fail 4 Jun 2009 81,329 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Two of the four front spot lamp lenses are smashed

Pass 18 Feb 2006 80,126 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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W223 MNP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W223 MNP, 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 W223 MNP registered?

W223 MNP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 2000.

Is W223 MNP safe to buy?

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