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V26 CML

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

34,379 mi
Last recorded34,379 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV26 CML
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 34,379 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 33,966 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,316 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 33,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 33,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 33,170 miles

brake servo outer skin has surface corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2022 33,162 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake servo outer skin has surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2021 33,113 miles

Front Both outer sills corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2021 33,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 33,103 miles

Both sills have corrosion to front but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 33,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Shock operation affected (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both sills have corrosion to front but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slight cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 33,077 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 33,031 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,909 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch /floor corroded

Nearside Front sill corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,572 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 32,132 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 31,535 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 31,223 miles

All tyres lightly perished

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,640 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,296 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 30,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Slight brake bind O/S/R

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,934 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,592 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 26,894 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 26,894 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2006 24,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,159 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 22,159 miles

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

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

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

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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V26 CML is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green 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 V26 CML, 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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V26 CML is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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