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X638 GBK

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,411 mi
Last recorded37,411 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 GBK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 37,411 miles

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 34,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 34,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

1) slight wear in o/s streering 2) slight wear in n/s front suspension upper ball joint 3)o/s front subframe rear mounting seperating

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,763 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed covering floor pan,innersill,brake pipes,fuel pipes,sub frames, and was inspected as best as is possible without damaging the anti corrosion paint

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,239 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,664 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 18,656 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 14,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 14,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 14,463 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,139 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 14,139 miles

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.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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X638 GBK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X638 GBK, 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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X638 GBK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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