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V235 ERD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

32,197 mi
Last recorded32,197 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 ERD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 32,197 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,979 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 31,966 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 31,744 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,294 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,077 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 30,801 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 30,599 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 30,458 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 29,955 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 29,510 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,099 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 28,669 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 27,484 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,559 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 25,915 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 25,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,726 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 23,342 miles

offside rear wearing on inner edge

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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V235 ERD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 V235 ERD, 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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V235 ERD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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