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CAZ 1279

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,306 mi
Last recorded74,306 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 1279
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 74,306 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 74,306 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 74,273 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 74,273 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 74,260 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 74,260 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,250 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 74,250 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,170 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Aug 2013 74,101 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 71,153 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 71,153 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,279 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 63,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,454 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 58,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 58,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 53,532 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 49,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 47,042 miles

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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CAZ 1279 is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CAZ 1279, 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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CAZ 1279 is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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