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W866 OAA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,054 mi
Last recorded66,054 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW866 OAA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,054 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 66,028 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery box area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 65,758 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 65,538 miles

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but not excessive , subframe mounting area

Pass 14 Apr 2023 65,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 65,069 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 65,053 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 64,932 miles

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 64,928 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 64,817 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 64,235 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 63,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 62,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 62,996 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 62,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,166 miles

slight play front subframe mountings

Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,623 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 46,311 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,184 miles

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

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

n/s/rear foot brake effort down slightly.

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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W866 OAA 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 78.9%.

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 W866 OAA, 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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W866 OAA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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