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W792 YDA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW792 YDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 59,582 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 16 Aug 2024 59,444 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 59,351 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 58,372 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,731 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,796 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 56,385 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 55,054 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 55,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,688 miles

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Slight play in all front suspension arm ball joints

Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front wheel bearings slight play

Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,128 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,520 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 39,749 miles

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

corrosion to various vehicle components

rear brakes sticking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 33,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 33,431 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 30,953 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 30,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,703 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 27,703 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 24,091 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,328 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 20,328 miles

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

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

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

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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W792 YDA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W792 YDA, 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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What year was W792 YDA registered?

W792 YDA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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