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W258 PBK

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

58,247 mi
Last recorded58,247 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW258 PBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 58,247 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front towing eye mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 58,088 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R radius arm bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe slightly corroded [O/S/F towing eye mount] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 57,923 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 57,699 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper fuel cap seal perishing/seal effective

Offside Front Upper Brake servo damaged but function not impaired brake servo corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 57,521 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from rear view mirror ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 57,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working washer pump not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from rear view mirror ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 57,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 57,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 56,819 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,676 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 56,419 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TEARDROP (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,839 miles

Both outer Sills Corroding and both front floor pans damaged

Front Exhaust Flexible Section deteriorated

Nsf Outer CV Boot weeping grease

oil leaks

Pass 3 Oct 2014 54,920 miles

Both Rear Tyres Close To Wear Indicators

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Rear Brake Application Uneven

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front Floor Pans

Fail 3 Oct 2014 54,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both Rear Tyres Close To Wear Indicators

Fuel Cap Seal Perishing

Rear Brake Application Uneven

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front Floor Pans

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,499 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,363 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,445 miles

Near side front wiper blade perished.

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 21 Jun 2012 52,359 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounting weak but supporting exhaust

Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,579 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both outer sills corroded/weak

Pass 7 Jul 2009 51,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 49,201 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 49,193 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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W258 PBK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W258 PBK, 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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W258 PBK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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