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W742 AFC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

839 mi
Last recorded839 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW742 AFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 839 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 253 miles

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

Offside Front floor showing initial corrosion

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 253 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front floor showing initial corrosion

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,707 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front upper ball joints,especially near side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also underside of vehicle around sub frame corroding (2.4.G.1)

Rear corrosion appearing to both rear inner wheel arches,especially near side rear

Pass 8 Aug 2016 98,581 miles

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

Rear inner arches starting to corrode

Pass 12 Aug 2015 97,625 miles

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

corrosion appearing to underside of boot floor

corrosion apperaing to nearside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,536 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion appearing to both outer sills

corrosion appering to both front floor pans and also boot floor

noise heard from rack area when steering opperated, but no play detected.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 95,587 miles

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

Some rust starting to appear at N/S & O/S outer sill areas - no holes at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2013 95,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Some rust starting to appear at N/S & O/S outer sill areas - no holes at time of test

Pass 26 Jul 2012 94,093 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 92,703 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 92,703 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 91,634 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,327 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 72,951 miles

side repeaters starting to fade

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,065 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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W742 AFC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W742 AFC, 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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W742 AFC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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