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W476 YOA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,063 mi
Last recorded56,063 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW476 YOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,063 miles

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

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

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

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

under seal restricting inspection

Fail 18 Apr 2018 56,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

under seal restricting inspection

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured fadede (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

child seat fitted

engine stabilizer worn

Fail 10 Aug 2015 53,613 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 44,464 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 44,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

exhaust heat sheald loose.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,850 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 39,850 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 36,208 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front passengers seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,023 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 23 Jan 2010 32,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

breather pipe insecure in engine bay

lead and lag on rear brakes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 29,703 miles

All tyres perishing and cracking on side walls

Both outer sills corroding

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

Fan belt cracked

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

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

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,891 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to n/s/f/ inner wheel arch

Pass 28 Dec 2006 23,486 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT CRACKED

BOTH FRONT PADS LOW

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT PLAY TO O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

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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W476 YOA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W476 YOA, 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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W476 YOA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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