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X553 FKK

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,761 mi
Last recorded55,761 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX553 FKK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 55,761 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2024 55,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight Corrosion OSF Inner Wing

Under Seal Full Length Of Vehicle

Pass 22 May 2023 54,938 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 54,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 53,887 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 53,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside front floor pans corrodeing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 52,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 52,424 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,546 miles

Nearside Front inner doorstep corroded. weak.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 51,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner doorstep corroded. weak.

engine overheats. heavy coolant loss. fan operates.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,277 miles

all ferrules on flexi brake hoses starting to corrode.

n/s/f seat belt twisted. rectify asap.

o/s/f lower outer sill corroded, weak.

Fail 25 May 2016 51,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all ferrules on flexi brake hoses starting to corrode.

handbrake cables corroded, weak. appear seized in relays.

n/s/f seat belt twisted. rectify asap.

o/s/f lower outer sill corroded, weak.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 50,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,437 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 50,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front suspension close to bump stops

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,227 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 47,879 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 47,876 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 46,585 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 46,585 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,840 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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X553 FKK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X553 FKK, 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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X553 FKK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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