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W872 YHJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,265 mi
Last recorded41,265 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 YHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 41,265 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 41,022 miles

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabilizing mounting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 40,653 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 40,643 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside gearbox driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 40,417 miles

Nearside Front floor to sill corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 39,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 38,954 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 38,953 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,205 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 38,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,608 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 37,608 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 36,788 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,080 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 May 2015 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 35,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 34,298 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 33,355 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 33,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 32,533 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 32,533 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 21 May 2011 31,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blades split.

Near side and off side rear tyre treads are showing small cracks, rear treads low 3mm.

Pass 28 May 2010 29,801 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 28,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 28,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,518 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 25,892 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 25,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 25,756 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 25,417 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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W872 YHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W872 YHJ, 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 W872 YHJ registered?

W872 YHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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