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W448 NHU

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,808 mi
Last recorded64,808 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW448 NHU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 64,808 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 64,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2021 64,789 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot holed (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 64,506 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,755 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,737 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,163 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,943 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 52,941 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,968 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 50,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,306 miles

exhaust blow on front

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,224 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,744 miles

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

handbrake lever has alot of travel

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly in tread area and worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 44,920 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 44,920 miles

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

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

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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W448 NHU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W448 NHU, 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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W448 NHU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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