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2862 ET

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2862 ET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,272 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 81,254 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2023 80,603 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,426 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,383 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 75,304 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 70,676 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,310 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,309 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 62,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,693 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,480 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 56,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,590 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,226 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,763 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,436 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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2862 ET is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 2862 ET, 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 2862 ET registered?

2862 ET is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is 2862 ET safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2862 ET shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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