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X797 CBL

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 CBL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,599 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

oil leak

underside brake pipes grease covered

Fail 27 Jan 2016 55,599 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty not connecting (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

oil leak

underside brake pipes grease covered

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,234 miles

Exhaust flexi slightly scraped

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 52,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 52,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,008 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 51,008 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 44,522 miles

emissions:- fast idle 0.27% co 174ppm hc idle 0.29% co

slight surface corrosion to boot floor around subframe mountings, efficient at test.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 44,435 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight surface corrosion to boot floor around subframe mountings, efficient at test.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 41,483 miles

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

Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front backing plate missing

rusty in places esp rear subframe

slight roughness in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,460 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 38,004 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,660 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 35,860 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 33,898 miles

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)

slight play in off/side front wheel bearing

some corrosion on near/side floor to sill

Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight play in off/side front wheel bearing

some corrosion on near/side floor to sill

Pass 4 Aug 2006 29,547 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 2 Aug 2006 29,547 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Sep 2005 28,201 miles

some corrosion on off/side front floor and near/side rear floor

some play in off/side front lower ball joint

Fail 9 Sep 2005 28,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

some corrosion on off/side front floor and near/side rear floor

some play in off/side front lower ball joint

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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X797 CBL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X797 CBL, 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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X797 CBL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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