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W282 SDS

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 SDS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2025 48,471 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 48,231 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 48,231 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 48,231 miles

Emissions unable to be completed idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,102 miles

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,938 miles

parking brake has only just met the required limits

Pass 29 Apr 2021 47,340 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 1 May 2019 47,120 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished but maintaining a seal

outer sills both sides soft

Fail 30 Apr 2019 47,120 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

fuel cap seal perished but maintaining a seal

outer sills both sides soft

Pass 7 Apr 2018 46,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 46,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 46,825 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,645 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 46,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,433 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 46,433 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,147 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 46,147 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2012 45,204 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 45,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 20 Sep 2010 45,712 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 42,615 miles

Bodywork is heavily corroded

Nearside door hinge is broken

Nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2008 42,615 miles

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

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

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

Bodywork is heavily corroded

Nearside door hinge is broken

Nearside rear tyre is worn on outside edge

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 30,253 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust flexi has slight damage

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,498 miles

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

engine/gearbox has an oil leak

exhaust front section damaged

nearside outer sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area

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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W282 SDS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 W282 SDS, 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 W282 SDS registered?

W282 SDS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W282 SDS safe to buy?

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