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H16 MSL

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

14,865 mi
Last recorded14,865 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MSL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 14,865 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 14,625 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 14,413 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 14,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 14,281 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,129 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 13,626 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 13,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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 17 Aug 2018 13,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,045 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 12,988 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,967 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 12,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,908 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 12,834 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 12,697 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,230 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 11,783 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 11,783 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 11,639 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 11,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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H16 MSL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H16 MSL, 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 H16 MSL registered?

H16 MSL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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