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M15 YNY

2000 Rover Mini

Maroon Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,708 mi
Last recorded44,708 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM15 YNY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,708 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 44,708 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2025 43,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 43,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 42,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 42,426 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 41,503 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,365 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 39,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,875 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,719 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

suspect offside cv joint or drive shaft noisy

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,233 miles

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

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 33,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 31,886 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 30,245 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 30,245 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 28,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 28,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,874 miles

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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M15 YNY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Maroon with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M15 YNY, 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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What year was M15 YNY registered?

M15 YNY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is M15 YNY safe to buy?

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