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X605 EDB

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

36,671 mi
Last recorded36,671 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 EDB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,671 miles

Coolant leak

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 1 Sep 2012 36,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 13 Jul 2012 36,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL SHOCKER BUSHES CRACKING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F "A" PILLAR CORRODED

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 36,105 miles

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn

front floor both sides slightly damaged

osf dorr quarter panel corroded

small scrapes in front windscreen

Pass 6 May 2010 35,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2009 33,936 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 33,935 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,265 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 29,842 miles

all steering and suspension koints need greasing. †slight blow at front exhaust flexible joint

slight oil leak. †slight play in front o/s wheel bearing

Fail 16 Apr 2007 29,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all steering and suspension koints need greasing. †slight blow at front exhaust flexible joint

slight oil leak. †slight play in front o/s wheel bearing

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,737 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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X605 EDB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red 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 X605 EDB, 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 X605 EDB registered?

X605 EDB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X605 EDB safe to buy?

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