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W803 RAL

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

72,368 mi
Last recorded72,368 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW803 RAL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,368 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 67,391 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 67,384 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2024 63,810 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering fluid at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper and lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 60,540 miles

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

UNDERBODY OF CAR COATED WITH UNDERSEAL

Fail 17 Apr 2023 60,495 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested major fuel leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2023 60,430 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2022 58,021 miles

Offside Front Disk shield lose

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,905 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 56,904 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 52,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,469 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,499 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 42,067 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 42,050 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,464 miles

front subframe forward fixing montings splitting.

Fail 25 Jul 2011 41,464 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front subframe forward fixing montings splitting.

Fail 26 May 2011 41,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

(advise) gear selector shaft seal @ gearbox leaking to excess reccomend replacment

(advise) n/s/f windscreen frame becoming heavily corroded reccomend repair

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,536 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings. slight corrosion to o/s/sill.front disc slightly worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,775 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 33,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,125 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 29,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,525 miles

nearside front head lamp slightly dim

slight play from 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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W803 RAL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W803 RAL, 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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W803 RAL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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