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X291 GKE

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,670 mi
Last recorded50,670 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 GKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 50,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 50,158 miles

general underbody wear

Pass 12 Jun 2021 49,731 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 49,024 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,983 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 48,976 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 48,969 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 48,937 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 48,894 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,789 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 46,282 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 46,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

corrosion to both floor pans

corrosion to both outer sills

slight movement in front subframe bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2008 41,018 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing and cracking in tread

corrosion to both floor pans

corrosion to both outer sills

slight movement in front subframe bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2006 40,498 miles

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

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2005 34,980 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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X291 GKE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 X291 GKE, 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 X291 GKE registered?

X291 GKE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 October 2000.

Is X291 GKE safe to buy?

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