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V51 HPO

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

7,058 mi
Last recorded7,058 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 HPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 7,058 miles

temporary o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2025 5,430 miles

temporary side repeaters and mirrors fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2024 3,387 miles

temporary side repeaters and mirrors fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 1,871 miles

temporary side repeaters/ mirrors fitted/rear fog lamp

Pass 12 Oct 2022 1,706 miles

temporary o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 1,154 miles

temp o/s mirror and side repeaters fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 1 miles

temp o/s mirror fitted

temp repeaters fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,028 miles

Oil leak

front sub frame mountings showing signs of wear

Fail 2 Aug 2013 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

front sub frame mountings showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Aug 2012 85,751 miles

front sub frame mountings wearing

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2012 85,751 miles

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

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

front sub frame mountings wearing

outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2011 84,482 miles

front tyres getting low

light free play in ball joints

light free play in n/s/r raidus arm

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2010 81,778 miles

o/s/r tyre edge perished and lightly cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2009 79,578 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 79,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

lower sills to floor showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r tyre edge starting to perish and crack

water in rear fog light

Pass 31 Jul 2008 76,054 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,054 miles

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

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

corrosion near side scuttle and pillar

Pass 31 Jul 2007 63,436 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 48,295 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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V51 HPO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V51 HPO, 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 V51 HPO registered?

V51 HPO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V51 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V51 HPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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