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E27 DRG

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,836 mi
Last recorded22,836 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE27 DRG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 22,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 22,740 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 22,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 22,069 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 20,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 18,264 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 15,755 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 15,755 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 14,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 14,239 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 13,310 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,542 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 12,504 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 12,443 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 12,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 12,118 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 11,693 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 10,284 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 9,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 9,289 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 8,364 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 6,679 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 5,015 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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E27 DRG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E27 DRG, 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 E27 DRG registered?

E27 DRG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is E27 DRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E27 DRG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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