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X539 MAB

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,444 mi
Last recorded62,444 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 MAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 62,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 58,823 miles

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

Oil leak various ()

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2017 58,822 miles

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

Emissions not tested engine has a bad misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear drop (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement pear drop (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

various oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,728 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 56,723 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 53,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 49,871 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 45,636 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 42,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 38,696 miles

nearside front sill is very rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2009 34,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,121 miles

front number plate poor condition advise replacement.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,107 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 23,005 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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X539 MAB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X539 MAB, 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 X539 MAB registered?

X539 MAB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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