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V164 FPV

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

5,759 mi
Last recorded5,759 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 FPV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 5,759 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 4,715 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 4,705 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 2,291 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,705 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 98,705 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,538 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 5 May 2020 87,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 83,389 miles

corrosion to door steps outer sills rear subframe

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,030 miles

corrosion to sills

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,584 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2017 78,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,628 miles

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

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

slight run out on nsr tyre tread

Fail 17 Feb 2016 75,628 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

slight run out on nsr tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2015 71,580 miles

slight run out on rear tyre tread corrosion to ns door step

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,575 miles

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Feb 2014 67,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

play in front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Feb 2013 63,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

general corrosion to sills play in wheel bearingsplay in front subframe bushes

Pass 5 Feb 2013 63,994 miles

general corrosion to sills play in wheel bearingsplay in front subframe bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,379 miles

corrosion to outer sill and doors

Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to outer sill and doors

Pass 7 Feb 2011 57,048 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bodywork corroded hole in nsf outer sill

Fail 25 Jan 2010 53,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

bodywork corroded hole in nsf outer sill

Pass 5 Feb 2009 51,432 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 45,956 miles

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

advisory.nearside front subframe mounting partialy delaminated.advise renewal.

advisory.slight play noted at nearside front hub.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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V164 FPV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V164 FPV, 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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V164 FPV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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