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X885 GGS

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,503 mi
Last recorded44,503 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 GGS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 44,503 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 44,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake travel high

engine stabilizer bar/mounting on side offside of engine excess movement due to bolt/thread sheared off.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 43,958 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 43,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside and nearside front jacking points are very weak and cannot be jacked on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 43,669 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 42,284 miles

top engine stabilizer mount is worn

Pass 12 Oct 2010 40,281 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,709 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 35,209 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,052 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,052 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lambda close to legal limit on fast idle test

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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X885 GGS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X885 GGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X885 GGS registered?

X885 GGS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 October 2000.

Is X885 GGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X885 GGS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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