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X663 DBD

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

67,684 mi
Last recorded67,684 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX663 DBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 67,684 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 67,684 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 67,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,578 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2023 67,545 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear panel within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step corroded within prescribed area of belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear panel not seam welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 67,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 67,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 67,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,405 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 67,347 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 67,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 67,110 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,999 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 66,994 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,789 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 66,652 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 66,546 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 66,153 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 66,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 65,992 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 65,992 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 65,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 65,217 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,610 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 64,593 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 50,781 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 50,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Oct 2006 41,735 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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X663 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 X663 DBD, 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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X663 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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