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X654 DGU

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

42,417 mi
Last recorded42,417 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX654 DGU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 42,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 42,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 42,354 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 42,352 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 41,230 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 41,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,883 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,619 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 38,619 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe cracked and damaged (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working bulb holder corroded (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,518 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)

rust to n/s/f lower sill and o/s/f door step/sill

Pass 22 Apr 2014 33,821 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

front suspension close to bump stops

some corrosion to front of nearside and offside sills outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2013 30,854 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 30,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 28,801 miles

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

suspension close to bump stops

Fail 18 Apr 2012 28,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

suspension close to bump stops

Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,310 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,600 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 19,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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X654 DGU 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 57.9%.

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 X654 DGU, 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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X654 DGU is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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