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X223 RAR

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,217 mi
Last recorded57,217 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 RAR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,217 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 53,301 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 48,717 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 48,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 44,099 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 44,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,099 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,192 miles

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

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

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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X223 RAR is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 X223 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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What year was X223 RAR registered?

X223 RAR is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 September 2000.

Is X223 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X223 RAR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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