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L222 WHU

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

33,517 mi
Last recorded33,517 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 WHU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 33,517 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 33,497 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 31,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge air leak around valve (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive require welding before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 31,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Rubbing on drive shaft on steering lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge air leak around valve (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive require welding before next mot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,796 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 28,899 miles

engine oil leak

Offside Front suspension tie rod bent

Rear rear sub frame rusty

Fail 26 Oct 2021 28,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened tie rod bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear sub frame rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2020 28,059 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 27,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 25,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [very low] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 23,270 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2016 21,482 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 17,527 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 9,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 1,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 1,685 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,287 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 86,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 May 2010 77,421 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,321 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 69,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 60,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,555 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 52,296 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,925 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 42,817 miles

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

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

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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L222 WHU is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L222 WHU, 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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L222 WHU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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