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L13 BYK

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,701 mi
Last recorded80,701 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL13 BYK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 80,701 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 79,510 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 78,121 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 78,090 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

both rear radius arm bushes slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,429 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,412 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 68,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 57,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ sill stating to corroid

Fail 8 Jun 2012 57,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/ sill stating to corroid

Pass 6 Jul 2011 56,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 55,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,682 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt retainer,plastic cover missing.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,027 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,803 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 43,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 36,618 miles

Acceptable movement in near side front hub

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

Scratch on windscreen glass

Uneven wear to near side rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2005 28,301 miles

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

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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L13 BYK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L13 BYK, 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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L13 BYK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 May 2000.

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