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X343 DBD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

22,448 mi
Last recorded22,448 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX343 DBD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 22,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 22,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 21,506 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 21,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pinhole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 20,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All painted (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 20,030 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 20,030 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 19,870 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 19,260 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal including pipes and components

Pass 5 Sep 2016 19,250 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,654 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 16,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 15,992 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 15,990 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2012 15,926 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 15,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 10,332 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,281 miles

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

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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X343 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X343 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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X343 DBD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 2000.

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