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X165 YAH

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

34,897 mi
Last recorded34,897 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX165 YAH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 34,897 miles

battery box corroded

floors corroded

long travel on park brake

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe panel corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 34,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

battery box corroded

floors corroded

long travel on park brake

rear subframe corroded

rear subframe panel corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,294 miles

REAR SUBFRAME AND FLOOR JACK POINTS NEED RUST TREATMENT.

advise all tyres are perrished

Fail 15 Jun 2018 33,291 miles

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

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

REAR SUBFRAME AND FLOOR JACK POINTS NEED RUST TREATMENT.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 31,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 31,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 31,480 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 31,480 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 31,390 miles

N/s and o/s outer sill panels excessively corroded outside prescribed areas.

Fail 16 Oct 2014 31,389 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

N/s and o/s outer sill panels excessively corroded outside prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 31,284 miles

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

offside front and nearside front floor/sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 14 Oct 2013 31,284 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front and nearside front floor/sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,077 miles

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

offside front and nearside front floor/sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 17 Oct 2012 31,075 miles

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

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

offside front and nearside front floor/sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2011 30,733 miles

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

offside front outer floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 10 Oct 2011 30,732 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

offside front outer floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,410 miles

O/s/f outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 11 Oct 2010 30,409 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f outer sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,978 miles

offside front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2009 29,977 miles

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

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

dampness around offside rear brake back plate

offside front floor excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,064 miles

offside front outer sill excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,714 miles

O/s/f outer sill showing corrosion.

Fail 2 Oct 2007 27,713 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/f outer sill showing corrosion.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 24,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front inner tyre tread wearing thin.

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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X165 YAH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 X165 YAH, 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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X165 YAH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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