2000 Rover MINI 1.3L Petrol · W397 GHE
2000 Rover MINI (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 10,664 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER MINI
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,664 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
W397 GHE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 10,664 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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W397 GHE Mileage History
- 27/04/20065,469 mi
- 03/05/20065,469 mi
- 26/04/20076,068 mi+599 mi
- 23/04/20086,486 mi+418 mi
- 30/04/20096,792 mi+306 mi
- 23/04/20107,001 mi+209 mi
- 20/04/20117,329 mi+328 mi
- 27/04/20127,698 mi+369 mi
- 03/05/20138,057 mi+359 mi
- 06/05/20148,367 mi+310 mi
- 13/05/20158,696 mi+329 mi
- 27/05/20168,911 mi+215 mi
- 09/05/20178,943 mi+32 mi
- 07/06/20188,959 mi+16 mi
- 05/06/20198,982 mi+23 mi
- 13/06/20198,997 mi+15 mi
- 10/01/20229,016 mi+19 mi
- 04/01/20239,833 mi+817 mi
- 27/03/20249,925 mi+92 mi
- 09/04/202510,282 mi+357 mi
- 01/04/202610,664 mi+382 mi
Average of roughly 261 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
W397 GHE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Rover Mini (W397 GHE) between April 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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