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X717 BCA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

62,115 mi
Last recorded62,115 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX717 BCA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 62,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 61,957 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 61,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,567 miles

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

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

under body covered in underseal, not giving best view of structural points.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 60,990 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 60,915 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 60,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 60,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,858 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 49,773 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion to N/S outer sill, not within prescribed area

Fail 16 May 2016 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.2.6)

Slight corrosion to N/S outer sill, not within prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2015 49,630 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 upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 49,030 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 47,663 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)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 47,662 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Nearside 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 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 24 Feb 2010 46,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,016 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 43,947 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 42,821 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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X717 BCA 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 84%.

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 X717 BCA, 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 X717 BCA registered?

X717 BCA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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