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X159 XPG

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

26,399 mi
Last recorded26,399 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 XPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 26,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 26,380 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 26,282 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 26,268 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 26,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/50x13 . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 26,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 26,009 miles

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 25,921 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 23 May 2018 25,849 miles

Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front tyre inner wall cut but not to canvas

all four tyres perished

Pass 5 Jun 2017 25,702 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front tyre cracked badly on inner sidewall

all tyres cracking between tread

oil leak from gearbox area

stop lights emit steady red light when viewed horizontal but the more vertical you go the less intense the light is

Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,273 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner wall split not to canvas

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2015 24,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

off side front tyre cut on inner edge not to canvas

Pass 6 May 2015 24,642 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel cap seal deteriorated

off side front tyre cut on inner edge not to canvas

Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,192 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 22,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,152 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,892 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 16,573 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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X159 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 X159 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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What year was X159 XPG registered?

X159 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X159 XPG safe to buy?

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