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C26 PER

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

8,071 mi
Last recorded8,071 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 PER
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 8,071 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 7,897 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 7,720 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 7,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 7,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 7,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 6,978 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 6,975 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 6,968 miles

Both front & o/s rear tyres slightly perished.

Various patches of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Sep 2015 6,965 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished across the tread and side walls

Fail 30 Sep 2015 6,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres slightly perished across the tread and side walls

Pass 22 Sep 2014 6,959 miles

front tyres starting to perish accross tread and outer side wall

nearside front wheel bearing has minor play

Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,947 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 6,944 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 6,944 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 6,902 miles

Both front wheel bearings have minor play in them.

Front tyres badly perished.

Offside front outer sill corroded.

Offside rear tyre badly perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,849 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,737 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 6,737 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 6,696 miles

Deep cut in near side rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 6,399 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 6,399 miles

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

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

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

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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C26 PER is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C26 PER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C26 PER registered?

C26 PER is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is C26 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 PER shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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