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WUF 509

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,051 mi
Last recorded69,051 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUF 509
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,051 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 67,058 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 66,030 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 65,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Reduced effort from nearside service brake

Pass 22 Sep 2022 65,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 63,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,504 miles

Front suspension near to bump stops

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,095 miles

Front suspension low close to bumpstops

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,879 miles

Front suspension low and close to bump stops

Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,678 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,899 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 53,899 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,399 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 50,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 50,752 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 48,978 miles

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

front suspension low

Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front suspension low

Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,996 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 35,047 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 35,047 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,439 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)

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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WUF 509 is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WUF 509, 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 WUF 509 registered?

WUF 509 is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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