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W314 RVC

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,596 mi
Last recorded42,596 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW314 RVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 42,596 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 42,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,521 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 42,521 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 42,396 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 42,310 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 42,288 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 42,147 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 42,029 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,852 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 41,760 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,317 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,121 miles

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r foot brake could be better

Pass 8 Jun 2013 41,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 40,531 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,913 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 39,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 39,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 37,055 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 37,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,014 miles

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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W314 RVC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W314 RVC, 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 W314 RVC registered?

W314 RVC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 2000.

Is W314 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W314 RVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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