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W447 CEO

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

43,239 mi
Last recorded43,239 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 CEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 43,239 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 42,013 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 42,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 41,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 40,821 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 40,379 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2021 40,376 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front pear mounting split & seperated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure front pear mounting split & seperated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2020 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2020 39,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Dec 2019 39,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 39,440 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 38,691 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 37,976 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 37,684 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 37,683 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,865 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 34,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 34,950 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,895 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 29,488 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,169 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,108 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,386 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 20,374 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,177 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 16,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 12,913 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 12,913 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 9,467 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 7,163 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 7,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W447 CEO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W447 CEO, 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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W447 CEO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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