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W399 TLH

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

71,770 mi
Last recorded71,770 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 TLH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,770 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 71,449 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 71,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 70,822 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 70,504 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,420 miles

Parking brake just meets MOT requirements.

Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,420 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake just meets MOT requirements.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 70,112 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 70,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 69,784 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 69,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front offside tie bar bent.

Pass 24 May 2018 69,527 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 69,160 miles

Corrosion to rear o/side sub-frame mount area @ rear.

Fail 16 May 2017 69,160 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion to rear o/side sub-frame mount area @ rear.

Pass 6 May 2016 68,752 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 68,752 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 68,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2014 67,717 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 67,717 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2013 66,941 miles

Horn tempremental.

Fail 16 May 2013 66,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,833 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to doors and front wings

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to doors front wings and underside

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,223 miles

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

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front A pannels and around headlamps

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor areas and front inner wheel arches

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

corrosion to rear vallance pannel and front scuttle pannel

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various areas of corrosion to many to list

Fail 4 Aug 2009 62,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various areas of corrosion to many to list

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,540 miles

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

slight play in ball joints

Fail 15 Jul 2008 57,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

slight play in ball joints

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,803 miles

hand brake travel close to limit

rear number plate sepperating/dirty (poor)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 52,803 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake travel close to limit

rear number plate sepperating/dirty (poor)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 45,279 miles

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

rear number plate sepperating

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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W399 TLH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 W399 TLH, 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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W399 TLH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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