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A9 SAM

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

82,403 mi
Last recorded82,403 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 SAM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 82,403 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 82,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,071 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 81,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,615 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 80,612 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 78,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,900 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 75,898 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 73,985 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/r and n/s/r (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 72,643 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 71,791 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 71,784 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc dust shield broken (support bracket)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 70,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,517 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 68,517 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,534 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,530 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,537 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 61,532 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust front flexi detiorated

n/s/f and both rear tyres cracked

n/s/r tyre worn close to min limit

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,872 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,037 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 53,998 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine oily

Exhaust flexy in poor condition

Both rear tyre treads cracked

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

Nearside front tyre tread cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,904 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,225 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,214 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 40,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,274 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 34,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper 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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A9 SAM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 A9 SAM, 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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A9 SAM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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