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W859 TGE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

5,837 mi
Last recorded5,837 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 TGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 5,837 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 5,608 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 5,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 5,448 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 5,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 5,190 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 4,877 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 4,471 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 4,171 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 3,963 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 3,917 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 3,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 3,791 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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W859 TGE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 W859 TGE, 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 W859 TGE registered?

W859 TGE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W859 TGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W859 TGE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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