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W918 HCD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,231 mi
Last recorded27,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW918 HCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 27,231 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 27,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 26,708 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 26,073 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 24,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,499 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 23,389 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 23,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,116 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 23,116 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,091 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Fail 27 Mar 2009 23,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 19 Mar 2008 21,246 miles

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

slight corrosion forming to rear sub frame.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 18,575 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 18,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 15,767 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking front tyres only just legal on inner edge

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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W918 HCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W918 HCD, 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 W918 HCD registered?

W918 HCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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