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W266 AHJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,298 mi
Last recorded66,298 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW266 AHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 66,298 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 66,298 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 65,527 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 65,521 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 59,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,315 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 52,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,097 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,527 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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W266 AHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W266 AHJ, 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 W266 AHJ registered?

W266 AHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W266 AHJ safe to buy?

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