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X185 SFC

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,335 mi
Last recorded48,335 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 SFC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 48,335 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 47,116 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,680 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 45,493 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 45,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 40,962 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 38,096 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,803 miles

Offside Rear hand and footbrake performance low

Pass 22 Nov 2014 28,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front & nearside rear tyres slightly perished

windscreen washers weak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 28,349 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front & nearside rear tyres slightly perished

windscreen washers weak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 26,549 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 26,542 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 25,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 25,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 24,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 24,093 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 23,664 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,545 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 22,544 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,178 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 16,907 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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X185 SFC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X185 SFC, 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 X185 SFC registered?

X185 SFC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X185 SFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 SFC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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