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X161 UFC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,926 mi
Last recorded29,926 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 UFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 29,926 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 29,887 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 29,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,858 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 29,719 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 29,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 28,965 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 27,266 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 27,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 26,825 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play minor, both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,495 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 25,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

N/S/F tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 28 May 2014 25,406 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall -- no cords showing

slight movement in n/s/f hub bearing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 25,229 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 24,950 miles

Near side front tyre outer sidewall has slight damage but cannot see cords.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,821 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension ball joints slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,516 miles

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

Slight damage on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 22 Apr 2009 22,398 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 15,053 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,074 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 2,958 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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X161 UFC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 X161 UFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X161 UFC registered?

X161 UFC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X161 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X161 UFC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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