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X118 XPG

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,086 mi
Last recorded60,086 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX118 XPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 60,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 60,084 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 58,653 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 58,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 58,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 58,022 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both missing in front manifold bracket

Pass 4 Jul 2023 55,818 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,069 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 54,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,522 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,514 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 54,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,404 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight movement

both side front top suspension ball joints have slight movement

Pass 20 Apr 2016 54,362 miles

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight movement

both side front top ball joints have slight movement

Pass 1 May 2015 54,204 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 53,221 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fan belt cracking and splitting

Pass 23 Oct 2013 50,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated to excess but not blowing

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front jacking points damaged

screw found in the offside rear tyre

slight movement to the nearside front upper ball joint

uneven tyre wear to the nearside rear tyre on the outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2010 39,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 36,407 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement to the offside front top ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,407 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight movement to the offside front top ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,260 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 33,260 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,708 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both headlamp aims on lower limits

cuts to rear tyres

slight corrosion on n/s/f outer sill

Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,708 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

both headlamp aims on lower limits

cuts to rear tyres

slight corrosion on n/s/f outer sill

Pass 30 Oct 2006 26,839 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

handbrake efficiency on min. requirements 25%

slight plat in both front hubs

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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X118 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X118 XPG, 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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X118 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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