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W462 NHU

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

76,268 mi
Last recorded76,268 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 NHU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 76,268 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,525 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and the rubber boot is slightly split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TO MOT STANDARD ONLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 74,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,912 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 21 Jun 2018 69,909 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))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor/sill chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2016 57,760 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 52,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 52,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 51,536 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 51,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 49,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 48,598 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 47,468 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,601 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,601 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 38,922 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 31,724 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 31,724 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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W462 NHU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W462 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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W462 NHU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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