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W442 HCT

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

31,782 mi
Last recorded31,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW442 HCT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 31,782 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 31,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,292 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 30,539 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Loose ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slightly deformed at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced And O/S/F (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 30,391 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2021 30,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,612 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 29,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,670 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

all tyres perishing [n/s/f close to limit]

Pass 9 Jul 2018 27,751 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 27,732 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced floor & outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 26,989 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe corroded & split (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 26,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 26,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,998 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 24,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 23,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,625 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 22,618 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 21,155 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 21,123 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,487 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 19,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,070 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 16,945 miles

both rear tyres perishing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2008 15,902 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2008 15,902 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 14,634 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 12,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 12,617 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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W442 HCT 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 64.5%.

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 W442 HCT, 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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W442 HCT is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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