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X743 BCH

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,081 mi
Last recorded51,081 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX743 BCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 51,081 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 51,078 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 50,654 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel / sill / front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 50,654 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users exhaust heat shield (6.1.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users both front wheel arch trimms insecure at the bottom (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor panel / sill / front jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 50,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 48,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 48,877 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1.22%co (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.81% co (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 46,511 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 43,396 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,158 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,816 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,919 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 26,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 23,320 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre soft

Fail 20 Oct 2009 23,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Spare tyre soft

Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 22,578 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 17,762 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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X743 BCH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X743 BCH, 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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X743 BCH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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