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W231 SMW

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,332 mi
Last recorded75,332 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 SMW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 75,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 75,003 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 75,002 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 74,813 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 73,371 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 71,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 71,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,865 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,861 miles

all tyres cracked

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 71,861 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop offside and nearside front (2.4.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all tyres cracked

nearside front tyre worn on 2.5 mm

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,662 miles

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2011 69,644 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 69,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,953 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 67,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 59,306 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

front foglamps not working

general oil leaks

slight play in both front upper & lower arm balljoints

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 11 Jun 2009 59,306 miles

exaust flexi pipe slightly damaged

front foglamps not working

general oil leaks

slight play in both front upper & lower arm balljoints

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jun 2008 52,812 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general oil leaks

small split on exhaust rear box

Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,860 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED

N/S/F TYRE UNEVENLY WORN

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH SIDES OF STEERING RACK

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 45,687 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 SMW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W231 SMW, 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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W231 SMW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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