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X589 LBV

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,012 mi
Last recorded71,012 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX589 LBV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 71,012 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,918 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2021 70,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 70,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 70,495 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 70,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold loose (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 69,335 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,088 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,982 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,585 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 54,585 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 48,510 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 48,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,258 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 34,176 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 312,279 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 312,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2005 26,189 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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X589 LBV is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X589 LBV, 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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X589 LBV is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 September 2000.

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