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X818 VJK

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,696 mi
Last recorded11,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX818 VJK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 11,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 11,696 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 11,689 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 11,620 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 11,085 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 10,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 8,931 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 8,928 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 7,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 5,059 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 5,059 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 2,886 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 2,885 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 1,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 1,224 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 1,205 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 1,204 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 1,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 1,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 1,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 1,064 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 1,056 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 1,056 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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X818 VJK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X818 VJK, 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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X818 VJK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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