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W7 PHD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

18,374 mi
Last recorded18,374 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 PHD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 18,374 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low inner edge

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 18,015 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 17,725 miles

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

Offside front cv gaitor throwing out grease

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

washers weak

Fail 2 Oct 2023 17,725 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside front cv gaitor throwing out grease

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

washers weak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 17,491 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 16,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 16,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 16,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,747 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 15,215 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2015 15,019 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 14,757 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,221 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 12,424 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,236 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 11,867 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)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 11,064 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,399 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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W7 PHD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 W7 PHD, 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 W7 PHD registered?

W7 PHD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W7 PHD safe to buy?

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