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X233 FDT

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,940 mi
Last recorded60,940 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX233 FDT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 60,940 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2025 60,377 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 59,434 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 59,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,753 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 58,667 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 55,898 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 55,688 miles

exhaust flexi detiroted

Fail 8 Jun 2016 55,685 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

exhaust flexi detiroted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,471 miles

exhaust flexi detiroted

Pass 6 Jun 2014 55,091 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 55,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting 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)

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

parking brake lever on n/s slightly sized

Pass 19 Oct 2012 54,228 miles

exahust flexi pipe detiroted

Fail 19 Oct 2012 54,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exahust flexi pipe detiroted

Pass 25 Oct 2011 53,003 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 48,386 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2009 40,308 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 40,306 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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X233 FDT 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 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 X233 FDT, 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

How do I check the history of X233 FDT?

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What year was X233 FDT registered?

X233 FDT is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X233 FDT safe to buy?

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