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X688 FJB

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

18,621 mi
Last recorded18,621 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 FJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 18,621 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 18,590 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 18,496 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 18,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen chip

Fail 27 Jun 2023 18,278 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen chip

Pass 17 Jun 2022 18,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 18,239 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 17,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

n/s centre and o/s/r floor pans slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2020 17,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 17,326 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 17,285 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 16,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 16,508 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 14,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear x2 shocks reduced dampening effect

Fail 13 Feb 2017 14,788 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by fuel tank/lower arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear x2 shocks reduced dampening effect

Pass 20 Nov 2015 13,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 11,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2012 10,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust to rear sub-frame

surface to offside rear sill

Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface rust to rear sub-frame

surface to offside rear sill

Pass 28 Nov 2011 6,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 98,465 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,710 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 83,365 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 77,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 69,737 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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X688 FJB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X688 FJB, 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 X688 FJB registered?

X688 FJB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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