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W81 YKM

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,787 mi
Last recorded53,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 YKM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2021 53,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inadequate repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inadequate repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inadequate repair (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2020 53,773 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2019 53,643 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 53,643 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 53,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 52,978 miles

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

Oil leak

cannot inspect o/s seatbelt anchorage prescribed area due to painted

Fail 15 Aug 2008 52,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2007 48,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,266 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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W81 YKM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W81 YKM, 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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W81 YKM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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