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X42 YAF

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 YAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 77,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

slight play in front hub bearings.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,588 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 75,159 miles

Both front lower arm inner bushes cracking/perishing.

Both front subframe rear mounts weak.

Centre and rear exhaust silencers dented/damaged.

Corrosion around lower area of nearside 1/4 panel.

Driver' side sunvisor falling slightly (not obscuring view).

Front pads worn (approx 2-3mm left).

Offside rear wheel arch insecure.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 9 Nov 2006 75,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Both front lower arm inner bushes perishing/cracking.

Both front subframe rear mounts weak.

Centre and rear exhaust silencers dented/damaged.

Corrosion around lower front area of nearside 1/4 panel.

Driver's side sunvisor falling slightly (not obscuring view).

Front brake pads worn (approx 2-3mm left).

Offside rear wheel arch insecure.

Poor efficiency nearside rear brakes (both foot and handbrake).

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 21 Nov 2005 62,530 miles

N/F tyre 1.6mm on very edges of tread.

O/F spotlight inop.

Rear number plate backing peeling.

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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X42 YAF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X42 YAF, 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 X42 YAF registered?

X42 YAF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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