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X583 FBY

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,757 mi
Last recorded39,757 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX583 FBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 39,757 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 39,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 39,618 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 39,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights adjustment operation

Pass 13 Sep 2022 38,888 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,247 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 38,247 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,692 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 34,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 33,247 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 33,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 29,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,727 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 21,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,491 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 21,399 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,212 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 20,664 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 18,361 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 18,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,880 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 13 Sep 2007
Pass 15 Sep 2006 12,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 10,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X583 FBY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X583 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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What year was X583 FBY registered?

X583 FBY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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