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W242 BAR

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,953 mi
Last recorded42,953 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 BAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 42,953 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 42,426 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 41,302 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,264 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 41,245 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,213 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,107 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,152 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and worn on edges

Fail 25 Mar 2008 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,953 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,199 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,775 miles

front tyres worn to 1.6mm

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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W242 BAR is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W242 BAR, 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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W242 BAR is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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