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W724 VEO

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,673 mi
Last recorded44,673 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 VEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 44,673 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 44,670 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 44,237 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 12 Dec 2023 43,962 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 43,770 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 43,362 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 42,546 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 42,277 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 42,277 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 41,692 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 41,692 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 40,710 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,710 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,771 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play in front suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2016 89,419 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in front suspension

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre slightly perished/tread low

slight play in front suspension.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 39,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play in front suspension

Pass 11 Jun 2014 39,110 miles

reare subframe rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2014 39,101 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

reare subframe rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 38,813 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 38,813 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,384 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 30,000 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 30,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,204 miles

both front subframe rear mounting bushes getting worn

horn and washers ?

some corrosion rear boot floor

some play nearside front bottom balljoint

some surface corrosion both rear outer sills

Pass 16 May 2007 27,301 miles

front subframe mounting bushes getting perished

rear subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2006 26,686 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

exhaust front pipe getting corroded

front subframe rear bushes getting worn

some play both front wheel bearings

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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W724 VEO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W724 VEO, 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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What year was W724 VEO registered?

W724 VEO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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