2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Rover MINI MOT pass rate and common faults

1,076 MOT tests in 2024. 72.7% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time72.7%
Failed or needed repairs27.3%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,076 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.6%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.3%
  4. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.4%
  5. Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  9. Horn: not working1.8%
  10. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics15.1%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Emissions & leaks12.0%
  4. Suspension10.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.0%
  6. Body & chassis6.0%
  7. Steering5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.3%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play7.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Rover MINI?

In 2024, 72.7% of 2000 Rover MINI cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,076 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Rover MINI?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Rover MINI reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).