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L66 SNW

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,318 mi
Last recorded81,318 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 SNW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 81,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blow from hole in back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 80,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 80,403 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 80,349 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 80,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 80,340 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 80,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 80,318 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,949 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,823 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,715 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 75,631 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 75,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 68,507 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 68,505 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 62,043 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 62,041 miles

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 56,127 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 56,127 miles

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

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

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

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

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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L66 SNW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L66 SNW, 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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L66 SNW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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