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X754 VWV

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,989 mi
Last recorded71,989 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX754 VWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2024 71,989 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,649 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,271 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 70,265 miles

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 68,350 miles

Coolant leak

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 20 May 2013 67,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 66,713 miles

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

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 23 Mar 2011 65,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2011 65,917 miles

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

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 65,251 miles

see previous vt32 690640639391

Fail 26 Nov 2009 65,251 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

advanced corrosion on n/s outer sill (inner door section)

advanced play in n/s/f wheel bearing

exhaust corroded and blowing from rear

front discs worn

number plate lights slightly dim

oil leaks

rear shockers soft (only when jacked)

rear tyres worn and feathered on inner edges

rear wheels slightly binding

slight corrosion on front floor pans

slight play and advanced roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2008 63,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

handbrake cables show corrossion

offside and nearside front bump stop to suspension arm minimum clearance

offside and nearside front floor corner sec tions show damag(by jacking ? )

offside front suspension tie bar slightly bent

rear radius arm pivots show heavily greased with play evident

rear sub-frame shows damage ( tow rope?)

windscreen shows damage

Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

windscreen shows damage

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

handbrake cables show corrossion

offside and nearside front bump stop to suspension arm minimum clearance

offside and nearside front floor corner sec tions show damag(by jacking ? )

offside front suspension tie bar slightly bent

rear sub-frame shows damage ( tow rope?)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,694 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 57,693 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

n/s top ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2006 52,973 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 52,945 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust mount poor condition

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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X754 VWV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X754 VWV, 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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X754 VWV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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