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X249 BCF

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,106 mi
Last recorded58,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX249 BCF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,106 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 58,106 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,552 miles

Corrosion in ;- Both door steps near seat belt mounting points / O/S outer sill / N/S/R wing (near outer sill ) / windscreen surround .

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,134 miles

Slight surface corrosion in places in O/S outer sill

Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,134 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Slight surface corrosion in places in O/S outer sill

Fail 7 Aug 2007 42,178 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,178 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,877 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 34,877 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X249 BCF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X249 BCF, 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 X249 BCF registered?

X249 BCF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X249 BCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X249 BCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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