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W799 LHE

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

50,147 mi
Last recorded50,147 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 LHE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 50,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 49,791 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 49,791 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing due to binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing due to binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 49,650 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,437 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,435 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,391 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 49,341 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 49,340 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 49,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 49,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 47,945 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 47,934 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 46,983 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 46,983 miles

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

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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W799 LHE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W799 LHE, 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 W799 LHE registered?

W799 LHE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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