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X651 CGX

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,188 mi
Last recorded68,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX651 CGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor and outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 68,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front floor and outer sill in poor condition

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,191 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front floor pan and outer sill

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

Offside Front floor pan and outer sill

Fail 24 Jul 2017 61,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front floor pan and outer sill

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

Offside Front floor pan and outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2016 52,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TEARDROP (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 52,721 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement TEARDROP (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 47,413 miles

slight play in all swivels

slight exhaust blow at flexi and center box

Pass 10 Jul 2014 44,006 miles

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)

flexible section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jul 2014 44,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

flexible section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2013 43,286 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 43,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,250 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,943 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,939 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 21,152 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,949 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 13,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 9,189 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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X651 CGX is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X651 CGX, 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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X651 CGX is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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