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W415 OAA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,696 mi
Last recorded52,696 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 OAA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 52,696 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 52,696 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 52,450 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 52,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 51,218 miles

Hazard lights switch faulty

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 49,977 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 49,378 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 46,568 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 45,015 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,014 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,407 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, front subframe (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,148 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,061 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,085 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 33,940 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,947 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 30,558 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 30,521 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 28,330 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 28,146 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 29 May 2008 25,634 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking

Fail 29 May 2008 25,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s outer cv gaiter leaking

Pass 23 May 2007 22,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s cv gaiter leaking

rocker gasket leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,604 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 16,077 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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W415 OAA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 W415 OAA, 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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W415 OAA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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