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X1 HCD

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,795 mi
Last recorded19,795 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX1 HCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,795 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 19,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 19,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 19,466 miles

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 19,341 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 19,048 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 18,615 miles

Offside sill corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,203 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 17,870 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 17,522 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 17,519 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking from back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,223 miles

all tryes slightly flat spotted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 16,511 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 16,373 miles

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 14,855 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 14,855 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

f/n/s tie rod bent.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,414 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 14,052 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 13,851 miles

slight play in the o/s steering/ ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,629 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,291 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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X1 HCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X1 HCD, 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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X1 HCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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