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X485 AAP

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,510 mi
Last recorded49,510 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 AAP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 49,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 49,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 49,367 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,761 miles

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)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 48,355 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,005 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,626 miles

Advise greasing up brake lines to prevent corrosion setting in.

Corrosion to rear subframe area

Heavy corrosion to front inner and outer sills near jacking points.STRONG ADVISE

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Advise greasing up brake lines to prevent corrosion setting in.

Corrosion to rear subframe area

Heavy corrosion to front inner and outer sills near jacking points.STRONG ADVISE

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

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

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

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

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to outer sills

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2009 40,503 miles

Corrosion developing rear subframe

Some unbalance recorded front brakes

Some uneveness recorded rear brakes hand & foot

Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,583 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,826 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,995 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 29,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2005 26,202 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)

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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X485 AAP is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X485 AAP, 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 X485 AAP registered?

X485 AAP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X485 AAP safe to buy?

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