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W246 MYA

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,389 mi
Last recorded23,389 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 MYA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 23,389 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,463 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,904 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight damage to off side rear roadwheel inner rim

Fail 28 Jul 2015 19,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight damage to off side rear roadwheel inner rim

Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,244 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 18,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 16,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 14,307 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 14,307 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,197 miles

near side front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,882 miles

near side front tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 12,455 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,835 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 10,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 9,782 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 9,782 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 8,195 miles

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

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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W246 MYA is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W246 MYA, 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 W246 MYA registered?

W246 MYA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W246 MYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W246 MYA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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