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203 CMW

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,824 mi
Last recorded28,824 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration203 CMW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 28,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 May 2026 28,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 24,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

rust corrosion appearing in rear boot floor

Fail 30 Apr 2025 24,546 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

rust corrosion appearing in rear boot floor

Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,605 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

front windscreen delaminating

slight movement in nearside rear and offside rear radius arm bushs

tape on rear offside fog lamp

Fail 16 Apr 2024 20,605 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front windscreen delaminating

slight movement in nearside rear and offside rear radius arm bushs

tape on rear offside fog lamp

Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,376 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 14,936 miles

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

all four tyres have signs of age cracks and perishing

Fail 5 May 2022 14,936 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyres have signs of age cracks and perishing

Fail 12 Oct 2021 14,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 13,399 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 13,399 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 12,864 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 12,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 12,139 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 11,647 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 11,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 10,333 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 10,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

age cracks apearing in both front outer tyre walls

Pass 2 Oct 2013 9,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 9,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 8,332 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,636 miles

surface rust apearing in o/s/f outer body sill

Fail 14 Oct 2010 7,636 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

surface rust apearing in o/s/f outer body sill

Pass 7 Oct 2009 7,121 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 6,785 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 6,785 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 6,231 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 6,231 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,372 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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203 CMW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 203 CMW, 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 203 CMW registered?

203 CMW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is 203 CMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 203 CMW shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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