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W38 BAW

2000 Austin Mini Cooper

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,886 mi
Last recorded29,886 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 BAW
MakeAustin
ModelMini Cooper
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 29,886 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 28,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,100 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 23,596 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Mini Cooper?

Based on 4,144 MOT tests across 535 vehicles.

79.6%
Pass Rate
246
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
535
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
brake recording little or no effort 128
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 127
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 88
parking brake recording little or no effort 84
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W38 BAW is a 2000 Austin Mini Cooper in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Austin Mini Cooper fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W38 BAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 26 years old, this Austin Mini Cooper is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W38 BAW registered?

W38 BAW is a 2000 Austin Mini Cooper, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W38 BAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W38 BAW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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