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X151 FET

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,913 mi
Last recorded61,913 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX151 FET
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 61,913 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 61,913 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 61,372 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 61,372 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure excessive movement on both front mountings (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor at offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both high (4.1.2 (a))

middle and rear exhaust rubbers split but system secure

Pass 15 Oct 2018 59,280 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 59,279 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 56,563 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 56,563 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 53,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 49,365 miles

Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 47,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 47,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 39,942 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,451 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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X151 FET is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 X151 FET, 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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X151 FET is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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