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W905 VKE

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,935 mi
Last recorded9,935 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW905 VKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 9,935 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 9,753 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 9,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 9,730 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 9,719 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 9,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Possible nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,702 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 9,702 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,637 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 9,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 9,281 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 9,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 9,066 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nsf headlamp kick taped

Fail 8 Jul 2011 9,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 8,867 miles

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

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

both front jacking points bent/damaged

o/s h/lamp ring no securing screw

o/s/f tie bar slightly bent

windscreen washers poor

both rear tyres are cracked around the tread,and are badly deteriorated, can not see the cords when wheels off the ground but probably could when vehicle weight is on them n/s/r has cuts on the edge of tread and sidewall,

Fail 6 Jul 2010 8,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front jacking points bent/damaged

o/s h/lamp ring no securing screw

windscreen washers poor

both rear tyres are cracked around the tread,and are badly deteriorated, can not see the cords when wheels off the ground but probably could when vehicle weight is on them n/s/r has cuts on the edge of tread and sidewall,

Pass 7 Jul 2009 8,706 miles

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sides front floor area jacking points squashed/damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2009 8,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both sides front floor area jacking points squashed/damaged

front and rear brake readings are low

Pass 26 Jun 2008 7,964 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,940 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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W905 VKE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W905 VKE, 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 W905 VKE registered?

W905 VKE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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