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W9 BAD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,724 mi
Last recorded28,724 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW9 BAD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 28,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 28,646 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,269 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2016 28,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure Trumpet Arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill And Floor Pan (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicle Underside Corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,600 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 27,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2012 25,063 miles

some corrosion to o/s floor pan/sill

Pass 30 Nov 2010 23,380 miles

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

slight kink/bend in o/s/f arm

slight play @ o/s/f wheel

some movement in front subframe bushes

some parts of vehicle corroding

vehicle in need if wheel alignment

Fail 19 Nov 2010 23,380 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r shock weak

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

slight kink/bend in o/s/f arm

some movement in front subframe bushes

some parts of vehicle corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,938 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 18,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,056 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 16,519 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 16,519 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 15,859 miles

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

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

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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W9 BAD 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 W9 BAD, 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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W9 BAD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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