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X443 FDL

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,525 mi
Last recorded89,525 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX443 FDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 89,525 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 89,291 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 89,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 89,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 88,796 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 88,641 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides rack boots are perished and cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Jun 2020 88,586 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 88,430 miles

Both front constant velocity joint boots perishing

Both front tyres splitting and perishing

Both reverse light inoperative

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Nearside Registration plate light inoperative

Slight damage to brake pipe front to rear

Fail 29 Oct 2018 88,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Both front constant velocity joint boots perishing

Both front tyres splitting and perishing

Both reverse light inoperative

Engine and gearbox misted with oil

Nearside Registration plate light inoperative

Slight damage to brake pipe front to rear

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,549 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 87,845 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,513 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 87,506 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 87,274 miles

both outer sills corroding/front arches

Fail 15 Oct 2014 87,274 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroding/front arches

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,785 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,769 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 86,727 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

n/s/door slightly corroded .interrior mirror missing .exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 75,912 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the tread and side wall

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 75,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are cracked around the tread and side wall

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,984 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 66,976 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 57,583 miles

Near and offside front lower suspension track control arm ball joints worn

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

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

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,583 miles

Near and offside front lower suspension track control arm ball joints worn

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,460 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,580 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre walls slightly perished

n/s head light loose

Pass 24 Oct 2005 17,599 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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X443 FDL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X443 FDL, 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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X443 FDL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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