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W436 PVC

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,550 mi
Last recorded16,550 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW436 PVC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 16,550 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 16,550 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 16,494 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 16,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,403 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 16,403 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 16,390 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,296 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 16,002 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 15,990 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer seal (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,806 miles

slight corrosion offside & nearside front inner sills

Fail 13 Aug 2014 15,806 miles

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

slight corrosion offside & nearside front inner sills

Pass 27 Aug 2013 15,157 miles

both drivers & front passengers seats modified but not significantly insecure

nearside wiper torn

Pass 28 Aug 2012 14,725 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 14,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 May 2011 14,451 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 14,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 14,232 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 14,232 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,069 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 14,069 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 13,863 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 13,863 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 13,676 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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W436 PVC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W436 PVC, 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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W436 PVC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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