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W279 TCK

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

7,316 mi
Last recorded7,316 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 TCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 7,316 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 7,314 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 7,187 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 7,185 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 7,073 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 6,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 6,861 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 6,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 6,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 6,644 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 6,560 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 6,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 6,346 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 6,187 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 6,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 5,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 5,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 5,432 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,278 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 4,978 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 4,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,454 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 4,450 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 4,174 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,825 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 3,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 3,642 miles

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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W279 TCK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W279 TCK, 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 W279 TCK registered?

W279 TCK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W279 TCK safe to buy?

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