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X914 BDM

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX914 BDM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 93,867 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,012 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,012 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 87,774 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,747 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front of sub frame and at rear of sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 84,344 miles

rear subframe corroded but not gone through

Fail 17 Aug 2020 84,336 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BODY CORRODED THROUGH WHERE SUB FRAME BOLTS ON. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR SUB FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT GONE THROUGH

Pass 12 Aug 2019 80,816 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch/floor /sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 75,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 75,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 70,146 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 70,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,062 miles

Nearside Rear subframe slightly corroded/s/r front

Fail 9 Aug 2016 65,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear subframe slightly corroded/s/r front

Pass 29 Jul 2015 60,874 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

parking brake just met requirements 17%.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 60,874 miles

Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,752 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 57,752 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 53,336 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 49,634 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 44,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,648 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,684 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,386 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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X914 BDM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 X914 BDM, 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 X914 BDM registered?

X914 BDM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 December 2000.

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