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EDK 50

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,582 mi
Last recorded57,582 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDK 50
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 57,582 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 56,330 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 55,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 54,183 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,565 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 52,527 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 51,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front spot lights wired incorrectly to fog lights

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake swivel (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front spot lights wired incorrectly to fog lights

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 50,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Sep 2019 50,295 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Sep 2018 48,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 21 Sep 2018 48,277 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,690 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 44,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slight (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,969 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 39,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 37,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,359 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread pattern and wearing on edges

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,493 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,390 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,975 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 28,894 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,353 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,067 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,049 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,049 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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EDK 50 is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EDK 50, 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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EDK 50 is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 2000.

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