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X357 LOF

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,732 mi
Last recorded39,732 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 LOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,732 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 39,720 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 39,131 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 39,119 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 38,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 38,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 38,599 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 38,585 miles

Driver's seat insecure o/s inner sill corroided by seat mounting (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 38,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

o/s front outter sill slightly corroided

Pass 2 May 2014 37,099 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

o/s front outter sill slightly corroided

Pass 24 May 2012 36,653 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,835 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 34,827 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,923 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,617 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,900 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,200 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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X357 LOF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X357 LOF, 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 X357 LOF registered?

X357 LOF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X357 LOF safe to buy?

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