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X236 VUF

2000 Rover Mini

White Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,403 mi
Last recorded43,403 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX236 VUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 43,403 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 38,505 miles

rear subframe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 31,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 31,801 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 31,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,002 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 28,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 28,537 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 28,537 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,037 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 23,745 miles

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2008 23,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f upper and lower ball joints have slight play

poor performance on o/s/r foot brake

Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,826 miles

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

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

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,877 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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X236 VUF is a 2000 Rover Mini in White with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X236 VUF, 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 X236 VUF registered?

X236 VUF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 10 November 2000.

Is X236 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X236 VUF shows 15 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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