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W486 WDL

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW486 WDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 62,313 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 62,301 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 61,813 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 61,802 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,341 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at front of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive under-side of engine and gearbox no leaks detected (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 60,413 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 60,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 59,459 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 58,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush CONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2017 58,777 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE JOINT (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush CONE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,439 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 57,195 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 57,195 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 56,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 55,283 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 55,283 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 53,432 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 53,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,439 miles

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

nearside door corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,439 miles

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

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

nearside door corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,580 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 45,935 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 5 Apr 2007 45,915 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,839 miles

rear no plate detiorated

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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W486 WDL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W486 WDL, 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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W486 WDL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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