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W349 WHJ

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,027 mi
Last recorded46,027 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 WHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 46,027 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 May 2023 46,027 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 45,724 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 44,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,226 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 44,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,061 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,210 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 42,169 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 39,281 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 39,281 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 36,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 36,010 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 32,442 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 28,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 28,830 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 25,277 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 25,277 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,489 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 21,489 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W349 WHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W349 WHJ, 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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W349 WHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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