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X223 SJN

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,471 mi
Last recorded47,471 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 SJN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 47,471 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 46,309 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 45,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 45,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 42,269 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 40,608 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 40,515 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 39,490 miles

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2017 39,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 38,260 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 38,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 36,193 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 36,148 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,505 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,514 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,202 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 23,509 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,666 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tie rod slightly bent

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Sep 2007 19,718 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tie rod slightly bent

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 18,545 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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X223 SJN is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X223 SJN, 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 X223 SJN registered?

X223 SJN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X223 SJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X223 SJN shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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