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W413 UCE

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,544 mi
Last recorded76,544 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW413 UCE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 76,544 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,870 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm (nylon bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,518 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,849 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 74,849 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 74,615 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 74,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight lift (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 74,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,176 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 73,158 miles

Central Body has slight corrosion offside outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 70,120 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 68,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 May 2014 6,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 67,144 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,106 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2011 63,104 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

some slight corrosion to both sill panels

Pass 8 May 2008 62,186 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,145 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 50,231 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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W413 UCE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 W413 UCE, 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 W413 UCE registered?

W413 UCE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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