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V203 LOE

2000 Rover Mini

Gold Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,956 mi
Last recorded51,956 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 LOE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 51,956 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,225 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 48,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 48,126 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 47,626 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,113 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 46,249 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 41,505 miles

Offside Front sill area by bottom A post corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2016 41,505 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front sill area by bottom A post corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2015 41,148 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,148 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2014 40,283 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,184 miles

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on n/s sill

Pass 25 Apr 2013 38,541 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion on n/s outer sill

Fail 25 Apr 2013 38,541 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on n/s outer sill

Fail 7 Jun 2012 37,331 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,712 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 35,712 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,153 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 32,421 miles

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,667 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,907 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 28,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 6 Jul 2006 25,831 miles

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

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

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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V203 LOE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Gold with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V203 LOE, 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 V203 LOE registered?

V203 LOE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 2000.

Is V203 LOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 LOE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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