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X983 BAK

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,370 mi
Last recorded64,370 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX983 BAK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,370 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 64,370 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2023 64,365 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,357 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 64,343 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,336 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 64,287 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 64,264 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 64,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front floor starting to corrode

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper engine steady bar adrift from engine

emissions readings erratic

offside and nearside front floors damaged

rear of rear subframe mounting area starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,208 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,201 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,169 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 64,131 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 64,109 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 64,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 63,030 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 63,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 54,824 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 52,281 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 52,261 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Throttle sticks

Pass 28 Sep 2005 51,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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X983 BAK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X983 BAK, 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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What year was X983 BAK registered?

X983 BAK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 October 2000.

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