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W976 YNO

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW976 YNO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 67,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,541 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,406 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 62,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 58,673 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 58,670 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 58,641 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded / damaged

front suspension is low, on bump stops

nearside door corroded

nearside step area corroded

offside and nearside front lower swivels have play

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges worn low

offside outer sill corroded and holed

windscreen chipped / cracked

wiper ends are split

Fail 21 May 2010 58,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded / damaged

front suspension is low, on bump stops

nearside door corroded

nearside step area corroded

offside and nearside front lower swivels have play

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges worn low

offside outer sill corroded and holed

windscreen chipped / cracked

wiper ends are split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,407 miles

boot lid straps broken

engine / gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front exhaust pipe damaged

nearside step area corroded

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges worn

offside and nearside upper and lower swivels have play

offside outer sill corroded

windscreen chipped

wiper blades are poor

Fail 1 Jun 2009 53,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boot lid straps broken

engine / gearbox oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front exhaust pipe damaged

nearside step area corroded

offside and nearside front tyre inner edges worn

offside and nearside upper and lower swivels have play

offside outer sill corroded

windscreen chipped

wiper blades are poor

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front fog light glass is broken

oil leak

slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

slight play at nearside front top ball joint

slight play at offside front wheel bearing

Pass 10 May 2007 37,658 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front floor is damaged

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 9 May 2007 37,658 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level is low

offside front floor is damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2006 34,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre tread is wearing low on the edges, tread is cracked

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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W976 YNO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W976 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W976 YNO registered?

W976 YNO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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