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X59 FDL

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX59 FDL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 82,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 82,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 82,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 81,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,375 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 80,375 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 79,414 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 79,414 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working both windscreen washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 77,628 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on r/h rear tyre outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 76,111 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 76,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 73,704 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,516 miles

Offside Front both front wheel bearings has slight play

Offside Front right hand front drive shaft boot split

slight rust in l.h rear sub frame

small crack in l.h.f windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,834 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 68,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 65,903 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 65,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

l/h front fog lamp not working

Pass 6 Sep 2014 60,569 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,564 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 55,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 Rear 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 48,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,116 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 43,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 35,205 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,498 miles

o/s and n/s sil corroded but not excessive

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,780 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)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 24,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 20,582 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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X59 FDL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 X59 FDL, 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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X59 FDL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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