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E5 WKS

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,214 mi
Last recorded51,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 51,214 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 51,210 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 50,822 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 50,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 50,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering rack arm

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Apr 2022 50,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 48,227 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 47,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 45,941 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 45,757 miles

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,068 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 44,019 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,501 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 43,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,894 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 40,832 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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E5 WKS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 E5 WKS, 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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E5 WKS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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