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X566 FBY

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

78,002 mi
Last recorded78,002 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX566 FBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 78,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 77,992 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 77,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 77,971 miles

all tyres perrished

slight corrosion to underside

slight play in nearside front suspension ball joints

vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2019 77,971 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all tyres perrished

slight corrosion to underside

slight play in nearside front suspension ball joints

vehicle undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2018 77,838 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 77,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,690 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 76,825 miles

o/s wiper blade smearing

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 76,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper blade smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,409 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 75,409 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,718 miles

Engine misfiring.

Engine oil leak.

Driver's and front passenger's seat completely loose/insecure.

Fail 2 Nov 2013 72,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine misfiring.

Engine oil leak.

Driver's and front passenger's seat completely loose/insecure.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,933 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 68,933 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 65,028 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Fail 22 Nov 2011 65,028 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre has cut on sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Nov 2010 60,667 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,040 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2009 55,040 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 43,649 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 43,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 37,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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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X566 FBY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 X566 FBY, 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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X566 FBY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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