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X578 LKJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,619 mi
Last recorded57,619 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 LKJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 57,619 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Upper engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2012 54,140 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,274 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,264 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

gearshift shaft gaiter split

oil leak from engine.

signs of corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,026 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,895 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,127 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front no.plate has slight cracks

Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,170 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 37,259 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 37,256 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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X578 LKJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X578 LKJ, 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 X578 LKJ registered?

X578 LKJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 November 2000.

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