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WUP 8

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,226 mi
Last recorded51,226 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUP 8
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,226 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 50,717 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 50,185 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,193 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside outer sill has excessive corrosion outside prescribed area

Fail 21 Jul 2014 49,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside outer sill has excessive corrosion outside prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2013 47,189 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,558 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,833 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 45,190 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 44,175 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 33,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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WUP 8 is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WUP 8, 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 WUP 8 registered?

WUP 8 is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is WUP 8 safe to buy?

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