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W874 TKE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

71,810 mi
Last recorded71,810 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 TKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 71,810 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 71,009 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 71,008 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 69,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,667 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 60,514 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 60,514 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 58,467 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 56,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 56,097 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/f & o/s/f steering rack boots twisted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,672 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,655 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,743 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 51,431 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,179 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,543 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,747 miles

Both front head lamps siightley loose But aim ok

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,456 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,815 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,282 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 40,281 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 38,700 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 32,617 miles

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

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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W874 TKE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 W874 TKE, 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 W874 TKE registered?

W874 TKE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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