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W3 AJL

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,142 mi
Last recorded72,142 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 AJL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,142 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 72,137 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 65,421 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 65,330 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear subframe mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,459 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 62,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 57,189 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 57,182 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,762 miles

rear subframe offside starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,644 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front pads are low

Pass 16 Jul 2013 40,352 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 30,007 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 22,376 miles

Small amount of play in both front top and bottom swivels

Pass 16 Jul 2008 19,345 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 15,305 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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W3 AJL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W3 AJL, 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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W3 AJL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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