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W229 AGJ

2000 Rover Mini

Grey Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

61,630 mi
Last recorded61,630 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 AGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 61,630 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front lower A panel corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 May 2023 60,275 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 May 2023 60,273 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 58,869 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 58,869 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 58,746 miles

o/s and n/s front inner wings corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 16 Jun 2020 58,686 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,639 miles

Offside Front Lower inner wheel arch corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,418 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 58,417 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 57,957 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 57,151 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 57,149 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 54,466 miles

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

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

rear subframe and offside cill corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2013 51,024 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 51,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 50,241 miles

Oil leak

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

both front top knuckle/cone rubber boots insecure /do not stp dirt ingress when suspension raised

slight pitting to offside front brake disc

some corrosion to sills

Fail 17 Feb 2012 50,241 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both front top knuckle/cone rubber boots insecure /do not stp dirt ingress when suspension raised

slight pitting to offside front brake disc

some corrosion to sills

Fail 9 Jan 2012 50,197 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 46,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 43,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight 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)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,968 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 36,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,844 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,900 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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W229 AGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Grey with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W229 AGJ, 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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W229 AGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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