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X508 BDP

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,898 mi
Last recorded98,898 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX508 BDP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 98,898 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 98,654 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,106 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 97,631 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,954 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 96,910 miles

Emissions not tested CO extremely high and coolant bottle started to boil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor has a corroded/separated seam, not within prescribed area

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both radius arms have slight play in the pivot joints

Pass 10 May 2019 96,131 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general under side corrosion (nearside front floor pan)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 89,934 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,785 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 81,512 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,451 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,376 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 70,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 62,495 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front floor/sills corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 61,002 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,677 miles

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

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

Oil leak, Gearbox selector shaft oil seal.

check front wheel alignment.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 54,677 miles

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

check front wheel alignment.

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

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

Oil leak, Gearbox selector shaft oil seal.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 49,444 miles

ost tyre tread on limit †front tyre wear uneven advise tracking †slight play in both fron twheel bearings

Pass 11 Oct 2006 43,559 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 43,559 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 36,920 miles

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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X508 BDP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X508 BDP, 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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X508 BDP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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