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W342 YAF

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

62,270 mi
Last recorded62,270 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 YAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 62,270 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 61,165 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 59,742 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have play n/s close to fail advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 59,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both have play n/s close to fail advise adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 58,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 58,623 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Main battery cable rubbing on rear subframe and brake pipe (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wiring under gear selector sat on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm nyloc nut not reaching nylon locking section

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rubbing on rear exhaust rubber (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 58,615 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe section holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe section corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,030 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 54,982 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,642 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 52,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2015 52,383 miles

heavily undersealed on underside

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,952 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 49,952 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 47,858 miles

front downpipe deterioated

rear subframe rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2013 47,836 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front downpipe deterioated

rear subframe rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,229 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2012 42,228 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2011 37,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 26,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,057 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 24,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,210 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,115 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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W342 YAF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W342 YAF, 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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W342 YAF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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