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S55 BYH

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,396 mi
Last recorded64,396 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 BYH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 64,396 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 63,718 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 62,253 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 62,253 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 61,842 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 61,482 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 60,497 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 60,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 59,027 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 16 May 2016 59,027 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 57,334 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,645 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,645 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 55,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,482 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,480 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

top engine mounting worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 47,601 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 47,601 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 41,705 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 41,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,428 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 23,073 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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S55 BYH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S55 BYH, 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 S55 BYH registered?

S55 BYH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is S55 BYH safe to buy?

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