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W168 XOO

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,995 mi
Last recorded70,995 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 XOO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 70,995 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 70,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point and floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor and wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 70,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,824 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 64,320 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 64,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 63,400 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perishing

Slight corrosion on arches

Slight corrosion on components under vehicle

Pass 18 May 2013 62,234 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 60,898 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2011 59,091 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 57,387 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 55,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2008 51,470 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,124 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 49,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2006 45,801 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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W168 XOO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W168 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 W168 XOO registered?

W168 XOO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 May 2000.

Is W168 XOO safe to buy?

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