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X697 FJB

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX697 FJB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 77,829 miles

Front Outer both sides --- outer gaiters deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,194 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,623 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 75,943 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 75,937 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 74,977 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 74,860 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to shocker upper mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch next to shocker upper mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,119 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 71,411 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,332 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,685 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 59,539 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 55,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 40,773 miles

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

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)

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

front suspension tie bar bushes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2006 30,402 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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X697 FJB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 X697 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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X697 FJB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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