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X438 LDA

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

60,790 mi
Last recorded60,790 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX438 LDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 60,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 58,920 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 58,920 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2024 58,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded slightly but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 57,713 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 56,265 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2022 56,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 56,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 56,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,217 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,217 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 52,020 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 51,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,409 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 51,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 51,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 43,886 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 43,283 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,185 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,508 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 40,486 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,577 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,800 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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X438 LDA is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X438 LDA, 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 X438 LDA registered?

X438 LDA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X438 LDA safe to buy?

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