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X218 DBG

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,992 mi
Last recorded82,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 DBG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 82,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 82,947 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,919 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 82,667 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 82,467 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 82,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 80,984 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,646 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 80,637 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 80,054 miles

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

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

Nearside SILL AND FLOORPANS

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

Offside SILL AND FLOORPANS

Rear SUBFRAME HAS HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 78,473 miles

vehicle becoming corroded underside

wet at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 74,072 miles

SUBFRAMES,CORNERS AND EDGES OF FLOOR PANS/SILLS BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,723 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 71,708 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,653 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,326 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front outer sill panel slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,366 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 60,366 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

BOTH DRIVE SHAFTS NEED TIE WRAPS ON INNER CV GAITERS.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 53,038 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 53,025 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 41,435 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,012 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,430 miles

Service brake efficiency passes requirement but is much lower than expected. (55%)

Fail 20 Oct 2005 29,429 miles

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

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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X218 DBG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X218 DBG, 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 X218 DBG registered?

X218 DBG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X218 DBG safe to buy?

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