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X226 FDK

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

15,129 mi
Last recorded15,129 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 FDK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 15,129 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 14,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,201 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 14,201 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2015 14,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 14,199 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,199 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,199 miles

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

rear subframe starting to corrod

Fail 9 Sep 2013 14,199 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear subframe starting to corrod

Pass 4 Sep 2012 14,199 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 14,199 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 13,884 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 13,461 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,461 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 13,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 13,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 12,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,294 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 12,063 miles

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

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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X226 FDK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X226 FDK, 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 X226 FDK registered?

X226 FDK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X226 FDK safe to buy?

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