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X326 DBD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX326 DBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 93,090 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

front valance corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2018 90,106 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 86,034 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 79,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side from t-piece (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,585 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch/sill area partially covered in underseal (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mounting (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side from t-piece (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 79,521 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber damping action sticking

Fail 8 Oct 2015 79,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven juddering (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement engine stabiliser (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber damping action sticking

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,188 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 75,187 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,540 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,540 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,848 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Nov 2010 56,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2009 49,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,634 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2007 45,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 45,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,257 miles

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 13 Oct 2005 31,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 31,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

slight play in both front hubs

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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X326 DBD 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 X326 DBD, 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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X326 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 October 2000.

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