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W404 SKM

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

28,193 mi
Last recorded28,193 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW404 SKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 28,193 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 26,456 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 24,975 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 21,719 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 21,654 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 21,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 21,222 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 20,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,287 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 19,836 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,593 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,593 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,081 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,088 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER SECTION,ONLY JUST PASSING

Fail 1 Jun 2007 15,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN BALD AND THIN ON INNER SECTION,ONLY JUST PASSING

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2006 13,062 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTION

Fail 24 May 2006 13,062 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN VERY LOW ON INNER SECTION

Pass 25 May 2005 11,261 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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W404 SKM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 W404 SKM, 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 W404 SKM registered?

W404 SKM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W404 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W404 SKM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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