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W838 MCN

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

12,593 mi
Last recorded12,593 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW838 MCN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 12,593 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle body rusty in places

Fail 7 Nov 2025 12,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle body rusty in places

Pass 8 Nov 2024 12,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 11,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 11,938 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 11,781 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 11,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,405 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 10,399 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2017 10,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 9,800 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 9,336 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 8,575 miles

minor oil leak

o/s/r tyre slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 25 May 2012 5,716 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front windows may be too dark for legal road use

Fail 17 May 2012 5,659 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front windows may be too dark for legal road use

Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,932 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 97,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 90,447 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front side windows may be too dark

Fail 16 Apr 2010 90,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front side windows may be too dark

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,966 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,966 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,934 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 55,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 55,215 miles

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

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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W838 MCN is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W838 MCN, 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 W838 MCN registered?

W838 MCN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 April 2000.

Is W838 MCN safe to buy?

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