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X605 MAB

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

27,792 mi
Last recorded27,792 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 MAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 27,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of exhaust just before the flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 27,561 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid passenger side no fluid and drivers side very little (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of exhaust just before the flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 27,068 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 27,060 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (Under the vehicle within 30cm of the Seat Fixings) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 26,761 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 26,761 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 26,247 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,985 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 25,666 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 25,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,323 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,627 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 23,844 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 23,844 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,956 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 21,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,073 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 20,435 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 14 May 2010 20,421 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

nearside front tyre worn very close to limit

Fail 27 Oct 2008 19,222 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,673 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 17,065 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 MAB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MAB, 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 MAB registered?

X605 MAB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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