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V409 NAR

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,873 mi
Last recorded30,873 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 NAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 30,873 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 30,355 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Trackrod locking nut loose

Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,007 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside parking brake low

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 28,981 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm insecure seized nuts loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 26,560 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 26,516 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 24,766 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 24,766 miles

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 23,358 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,358 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 21,446 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,446 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion in body and sills

Pass 25 Jan 2012 17,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion in n/s sill

o/s h/brake quadrent

sun visor

Pass 27 Jan 2011 15,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 12,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,818 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 12,603 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 12,154 miles

front tyres close to wear limit on inner edges

nearside rear brake slightly low performance.Possible early cylinder leakage

Pass 13 Jan 2006 10,608 miles

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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V409 NAR is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V409 NAR, 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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V409 NAR is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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