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X127 XPG

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

59,720 mi
Last recorded59,720 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX127 XPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 59,720 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 5 Nov 2024 58,937 miles

Both inner and outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

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

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has heavy underseal

Fail 17 Oct 2024 58,929 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner and outer sills are showing signs of corrosion

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

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2023 57,882 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both outer sill areas are showing signs of corrosion

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded and undersealed.

Fail 5 Oct 2023 57,861 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both outer sill areas are showing signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor /Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sub frame mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 56,668 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sills front and rear are showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Outer sills front and rear are showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 55,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from in between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 55,607 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch trim is broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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 from in between silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 54,744 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 53,894 miles

front tyres worn to legal limit inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2018 52,177 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Oct 2018 52,176 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Pass 26 Sep 2017 50,155 miles

Front floor pans are soft

Front tyres are wearing low

Fail 25 Sep 2017 50,151 miles

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

Front floor pans are soft

Front tyres are wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2016 48,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 45,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,864 miles

Both front tyres have worn to legal limit [145/70/12] require replacement asap

Wheel alignment will be required

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,860 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,345 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

exhaust system very rusty and rear baffles loose

ns rear shock damp

os rear brake requires attension

tracking required

Fail 29 Sep 2011 36,345 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres cracking on side walls

exhaust system very rusty and rear baffles loose

ns rear shock damp

os rear brake requires attension

tracking required

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 30,832 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 30,832 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,901 miles

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

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

n/s/f wing repeater lamp loose

Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,136 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,761 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 17,355 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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X127 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X127 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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X127 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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