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X157 XDY

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

44,418 mi
Last recorded44,418 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 XDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 44,418 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 42,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 42,740 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 42,712 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 42,453 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 42,051 miles

Rear sub frame has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,032 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 41,854 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 41,706 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,644 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 41,307 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front shockers weak

both rear shockers weak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 37,763 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

floor o/s n/s front corroded

n/s front sill corroded

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres perished/deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2014 37,763 miles

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

floor o/s n/s front corroded

n/s front sill corroded

o/s front tyre worn inside edge

o/s front wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres perished/deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,706 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 37,692 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,457 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 37,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 37,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 36,670 miles

Front number plate cracked but still legible

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 36,670 miles

Front number plate cracked but still legible

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 36,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil LOW

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S front wheel arch spat insecure at lower end

Pass 16 Aug 2006 31,838 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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X157 XDY is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X157 XDY, 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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X157 XDY is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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