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X202 RAR

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,762 mi
Last recorded15,762 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 RAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2022 15,762 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front stabilizer over gearbox, (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill , chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded, marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by seat belt mount , chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corrode, marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill , ,marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by seat belt mount , chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to rear subframe , marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by rear subframe axle mount, chalked up (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 145/70/12 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2mm and heavy outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

various oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2021 10,811 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 10,809 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 105,830 miles

both outer sills corroding

engine stabilizer bush perishing

n/s/f tyre's heavy outer edge wear

n/s/f wheel bearing play

o/s/f track rod end wear

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 100,830 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe corroding

various point of underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 100,829 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan , (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed .(marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear heavy uneven outer edge wear

rear metal brake pipes corroding, covered in grease

rear sub -frame corroding

various points of corrosion

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,252 miles

rear sub-frame is corroding

slight wheel bearing play n/s/f

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,094 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner floor pan corroded, (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill.(marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (middle marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight wheel bearing play n/s/f

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

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

various points of under body corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel arch damaged

heavy corrosion to both outer sills(in door shut area)

small chip in zone A less than 10mm

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,704 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 74,133 miles

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f tyre outer edge close to limit

Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f tyre outer edge close to limit

Pass 21 Aug 2013 68,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight wear to front suspension bushes.(tear drop)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight wear to front suspension bushes.(tear drop)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,115 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Pass 17 Aug 2011 56,327 miles

chipped screen

exhaust flexi joint starting to break up

rear metal brake pipes corroding

signs of general age and wear to suspension bushes

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,202 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 43,714 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 37,325 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 30,642 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,747 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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X202 RAR is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X202 RAR, 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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X202 RAR is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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