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W399 YCK

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

43,711 mi
Last recorded43,711 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW399 YCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 43,711 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 43,466 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 43,424 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,097 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 43,097 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Sep 2021 42,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 42,735 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 42,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,506 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 42,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,905 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,422 miles

both rack boots twisted

both rear shockers have negligible damping effect

Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,422 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both rack boots twisted

both rear shockers have negligible damping effect

Pass 30 May 2013 39,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 38,160 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 38,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 37,446 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,259 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,836 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 36,579 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 36,075 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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W399 YCK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W399 YCK, 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 YCK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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