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X816 EAB

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,879 mi
Last recorded16,879 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 EAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 16,879 miles

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

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

slight surface rust on under side of vehicle

wax oil on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Jul 2025 16,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight surface rust on under side of vehicle

wax oil on under side of vehicle

Pass 24 May 2024 16,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

surface rust on under side of vehicle

wax oil on under side of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2019 16,625 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 16,072 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 15,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,763 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 15,761 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 15,621 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 15,290 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 15,000 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 14,641 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 14,640 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 14,060 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 14,058 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,561 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,048 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,916 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 10,550 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,182 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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X816 EAB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X816 EAB, 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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X816 EAB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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