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X209 MGE

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,436 mi
Last recorded72,436 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX209 MGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 72,436 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Oct 2024 70,693 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,685 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 70,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 70,507 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,482 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,482 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 66,217 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 66,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 64,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,134 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,282 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 62,282 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,611 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 59,610 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 52,451 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,287 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 40,326 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 40,326 miles

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

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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X209 MGE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X209 MGE, 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 X209 MGE registered?

X209 MGE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

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