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LXI 138

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,732 mi
Last recorded38,732 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 138
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,732 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 38,046 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 37,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 36,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 35,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 May 2018 35,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 35,404 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill not seem welded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill not seem welded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 33,719 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 31,304 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing and cracking

fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

hole in nearside and offside front inner wings near to front outer sills

Fail 2 Oct 2014 31,303 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing and cracking

fuel tank cap seal starting to perish

hole in nearside and offside front inner wings near to front outer sills

Pass 14 Oct 2013 30,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill panel area becoming corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2013 30,100 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f and o/s/f outer sill panel area becoming corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 28,788 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls cracked

parking brake cables lightly corroded

slight movement in offside front suspension ball joints

Fail 8 Oct 2012 28,786 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls cracked

parking brake cables lightly corroded

slight movement in offside front suspension ball joints

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,803 miles

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

front & rear floorpans are starting to corrode

rear tyres are perishing & should be replaced

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,118 miles

airbag light on

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,022 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,568 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,479 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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LXI 138 is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LXI 138, 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 LXI 138 registered?

LXI 138 is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is LXI 138 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LXI 138 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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