CarVerify

Free Car Check

W807 RFM

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,197 mi
Last recorded48,197 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW807 RFM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 48,197 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 48,197 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 47,392 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 45,953 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 45,891 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 45,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 45,191 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 44,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 44,020 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,754 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear floor in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front lower hub mounting swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 43,754 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear floor in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play offside and nearside front lower hub mounting swivel joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 43,440 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch at rear, next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 42,942 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 42,732 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 42,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,201 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 41,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 41,319 miles

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

o/s rear shocker has little or no damping effect

Fail 15 Oct 2014 41,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

o/s rear shocker has little or no damping effect

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,096 miles

Advise Both front tyres are worn heavilly on the inside edge and are also worn just above the legal limit od 1.6mm.

Advise Horn has been fitted to a seperate switch but is working and is accesable to the driver.

Advise O/S/F Inner door sill is corrorded but is not by a structual part.

Advise O/S/F Inner sill is corroded but is not by a structual part.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise Surface corrosion to rear valance but is acceptable.

Advise oil leak.

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipe and is just acceptable.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 41,096 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise Both front tyres are worn heavilly on the inside edge and are also worn just above the legal limit od 1.6mm.

Advise Horn has been fitted to a seperate switch but is working and is accesable to the driver.

Advise O/S/F Inner door sill is corrorded but is not by a structual part.

Advise O/S/F Inner sill is corroded but is not by a structual part.

Advise Stone chip to windscreen.

Advise Surface corrosion to rear valance but is acceptable.

Advise oil leak.

Advise surface corrosion to main brake pipe and is just acceptable.

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,164 miles

Advise slight splitting to O/S/F Wiper blade.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 35,164 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise slight splitting to O/S/F Wiper blade.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,354 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 24,343 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,549 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 20,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 18,903 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 18,903 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,723 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 16,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,528 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W807 RFM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W807 RFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W807 RFM?

You can check the full history of W807 RFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W807 RFM registered?

W807 RFM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W807 RFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W807 RFM shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W807 RFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W807 RFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.