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X398 DBR

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,637 mi
Last recorded6,637 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX398 DBR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 6,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy underside corrosion is places

Fail 19 Aug 2021 6,606 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy underside corrosion is places

Pass 11 Aug 2020 6,591 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2020 6,578 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2019 6,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 6,437 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 5,952 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 5,631 miles

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

small split o/s front wiper

split o/s rear side wall

Fail 5 Aug 2016 5,631 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

small split o/s front wiper

split o/s rear side wall

Pass 10 Aug 2015 5,507 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition corroded

offside rear tyre perrished and cracking

oil dampness around sump area

Fail 31 Jul 2015 5,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust flexi in poor condition corroded

offside rear tyre perrished and cracking

oil dampness around sump area

Pass 7 Aug 2014 5,142 miles

o/s n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2013 4,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 4,216 miles

front & rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2012 4,194 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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front & REAR TYRES PERISHED

Pass 7 Sep 2011 3,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 3,012 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 3,012 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 2,974 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 2,925 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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X398 DBR 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 70%.

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 X398 DBR, 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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X398 DBR is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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