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X928 GBM

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

37,140 mi
Last recorded37,140 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX928 GBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2021 37,140 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 37,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 23 May 2016 36,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 36,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside outer sill corroding

Fail 2 Oct 2012 36,688 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,470 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant bottle cap missing

nearside rear lamp lens not fully fitted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 26 Sep 2011 36,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant bottle cap missing

nearside rear lamp lens not fully fitted

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 7 Oct 2010 29,303 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,303 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,254 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 23,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,957 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,603 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 15,848 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 15,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

hole in o/side front sill.

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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X928 GBM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X928 GBM, 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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X928 GBM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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