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W148 XOO

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,029 mi
Last recorded38,029 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW148 XOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 38,029 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 38,017 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaiter starting to deteriorate (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 37,860 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 37,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering rack gaitor is starting to perish (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 37,670 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 37,628 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 37,605 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 37,378 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,909 miles

Front BOTH front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 36,903 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (5.2.6)

Front BOTH front tyres worn low on inner edges

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 36,101 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 36,101 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,375 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,116 miles

o/s/f outer sill corroded , advise attention.......

screen washers poor.......

Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,509 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 26,331 miles

advise brake inspection....

light under body corrosion .....

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,023 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 16,388 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2008 15,552 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 14,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 12,599 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 12,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 9,868 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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W148 XOO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W148 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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W148 XOO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 2000.

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