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X202 RHJ

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX202 RHJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 68,009 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 67,992 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 67,621 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,762 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 65,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 62,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 60,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 58,261 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,845 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

offside and offside front rear tyres poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2013 53,622 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2012 50,026 miles

nearside rear wheel slight noise when spun

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,528 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 46,501 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,141 miles

n/s front wheel bearing sligtly rough when rotate

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,393 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,512 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 32,042 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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X202 RHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black 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 X202 RHJ, 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 X202 RHJ registered?

X202 RHJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X202 RHJ safe to buy?

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