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W983 NAK

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,445 mi
Last recorded12,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW983 NAK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 12,445 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 12,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 12,078 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2023 11,936 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 11,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 11,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 11,046 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 10,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 10,965 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 10,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 10,928 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 10,844 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 10,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre punctured

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 9,911 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 6,600 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 3,522 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 3,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 3,371 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 3,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 3,055 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 3,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 2,702 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 2,255 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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W983 NAK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W983 NAK, 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 W983 NAK registered?

W983 NAK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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