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W96 YAP

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,183 mi
Last recorded64,183 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW96 YAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 64,183 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 64,122 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 64,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,065 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 64,027 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 63,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,948 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,889 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,816 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,965 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 63,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 62,483 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,169 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cuts in rear tyre treads

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,169 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

cuts in rear tyre treads

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,126 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,121 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 60,274 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,274 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2008 55,575 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

surface corrosion to o/s and n/s/r outer sills

Pass 13 Jul 2007 51,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 51,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 46,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 40,061 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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W96 YAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 W96 YAP, 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 W96 YAP registered?

W96 YAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W96 YAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W96 YAP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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