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W272 LNP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,210 mi
Last recorded44,210 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,210 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 43,977 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 43,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 42,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 42,428 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 40,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 39,610 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 39,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,159 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,934 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 36,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 35,056 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 33,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 33,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 32,379 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 32,379 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 30,938 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 28,983 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 27,570 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 17 Oct 2006 23,135 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 22,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W272 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 W272 LNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W272 LNP registered?

W272 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W272 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W272 LNP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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