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W144 XOO

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

54,676 mi
Last recorded54,676 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 XOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 54,676 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 54,675 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 53,682 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 53,682 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability tie rod bushes missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability tie rod bushes missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 53,548 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 54,543 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

floor slightly corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 54,543 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorated/damaged

floor slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,358 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

floor slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2017 52,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,066 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 51,041 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,041 miles

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,591 miles

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 48,367 miles

offside front outter sill corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 48,367 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front outter sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 47,786 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 47,786 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,795 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 46,795 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2010 46,233 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 46,233 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,430 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 45,428 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 May 2008 44,087 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 6 May 2008 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 May 2007 41,659 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 39,352 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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W144 XOO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 W144 XOO, 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 W144 XOO registered?

W144 XOO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W144 XOO safe to buy?

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