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X50 ADO

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,385 mi
Last recorded40,385 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 ADO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 40,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rubber bushes slightly cracking/ perishing due to age.

vehicle underbody corroded/ covered in grease and underseal

Fail 20 Jul 2023 40,381 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rubber bushes slightly cracking/ perishing due to age.

vehicle underbody corroded/ covered in grease and underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Various suspension components covered in grease.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 40,053 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear slighty out of shape tyre

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

various suspension and brake components covered in grease

Pass 13 Aug 2012 40,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,006 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 39,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 36,110 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,988 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,405 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,405 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 24,601 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 24,601 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 22,445 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 22,445 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X50 ADO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X50 ADO, 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 X50 ADO registered?

X50 ADO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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