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W429 YAN

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

41,194 mi
Last recorded41,194 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 YAN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 41,194 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced light general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 19 Oct 2023 41,183 miles

Emissions unable to be completed damaged exhaust and excessive exhaust blows preventing correct emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe broken, centre section blowing and damaged and back box split (all from impact damage ) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 11 Oct 2022 38,726 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

light general underside age related surface corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2021 37,564 miles

covers fitted masking some testable items

Fail 11 Oct 2021 37,563 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe corroded holed and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill to floor and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,460 miles

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2020 36,458 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability front subframe fixings missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted masking some testable items

vehicle underside has age related corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2018 35,070 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,332 miles

Exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Jun 2017 34,328 miles

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

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

Exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,374 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2015 32,774 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres are close to legal limit

centre exhaust corroded

underbody corrsion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 322,170 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody corrsion

Fail 10 Mar 2014 322,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

underbody corrsion

Pass 14 Mar 2013 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 30,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 29,444 miles

0ffside rack gator detiriorated

both outter sill corroded

genral underbody corrosion

nearside front tierod arm bush perished

offside front tierod arm bush perished

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2012 29,444 miles

0ffside rack gator detiriorated

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

both outter sill corroded

genral underbody corrosion

nearside front tierod arm bush perished

offside front tierod arm bush perished

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 28,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills slightly corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2009 25,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 23,814 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Mar 2006 21,242 miles

oil leak

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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W429 YAN is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W429 YAN, 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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W429 YAN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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