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W287 LNP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,278 mi
Last recorded58,278 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 LNP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 58,278 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 57,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 57,225 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 57,142 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 57,070 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,688 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 56,680 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,211 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 55,783 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,887 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 54,876 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,074 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear subframe surface corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,033 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 50,188 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 41,548 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 38,165 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 38,165 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W287 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 81%.

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 W287 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.

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What year was W287 LNP registered?

W287 LNP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W287 LNP safe to buy?

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