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W231 HCT

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,527 mi
Last recorded77,527 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 HCT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,527 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 76,251 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,854 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 75,451 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 75,288 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 74,050 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2021 74,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,100 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 72,392 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 71,844 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 70,317 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,052 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,052 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 64,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,915 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 60,915 miles

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,167 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,387 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 57,387 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 52,013 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)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 52,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

water pump leaking

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,052 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 45,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,382 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 43,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,333 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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W231 HCT is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 W231 HCT, 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 W231 HCT registered?

W231 HCT is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 July 2000.

Is W231 HCT safe to buy?

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