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X829 MEC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,114 mi
Last recorded17,114 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX829 MEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,114 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 15,664 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 15,664 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 13,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 13,709 miles

Battery insecure

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 May 2011 13,693 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,499 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 12,485 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,209 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 12,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,640 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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X829 MEC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X829 MEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X829 MEC registered?

X829 MEC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X829 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X829 MEC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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