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W247 BCK

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,976 mi
Last recorded24,976 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW247 BCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 24,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 24,893 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 24,757 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 24,757 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 24,622 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 24,332 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 22,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play HAS LIFT REQ STRIP CHECK SHIMS ADJUST NOW RE GREASE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK NOW ADJUST (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable GAITER PERISHED STRIP CHECK NOW BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 22,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play HAS LIFT REQ STRIP CHECK SHIMS ADJUST NOW RE GREASE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively JUST MET LIMITS STRIP CHECK NOW ADJUST (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable GAITER PERISHED STRIP CHECK NOW BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 12,722 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 2,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

surface corrosion offront brake disc faces

Pass 1 Dec 2011 2,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

surface corrosion offront brake disc faces

Pass 3 Nov 2006 1,496 miles

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

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

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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W247 BCK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W247 BCK, 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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W247 BCK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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