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W285 TCK

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,327 mi
Last recorded55,327 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 TCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 55,327 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,184 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,161 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 55,127 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 55,126 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 54,882 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,018 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 52,017 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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,712 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,830 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 41,728 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,778 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,317 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 34,317 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2006 32,843 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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W285 TCK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W285 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W285 TCK registered?

W285 TCK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W285 TCK safe to buy?

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