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X224 OOA

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,319 mi
Last recorded29,319 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX224 OOA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 29,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 29,305 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 29,276 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,253 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 29,192 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,131 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 29,078 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 29,077 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,068 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 29,068 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 29,055 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 29,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 28,942 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 28,941 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 28,920 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 28,910 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 28,853 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 28,853 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,673 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 28,672 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,446 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 28,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,966 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 27,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 27,561 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 27,349 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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X224 OOA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X224 OOA, 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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X224 OOA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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