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X228 NES

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,434 mi
Last recorded42,434 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 NES
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 42,434 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,808 miles

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

Offside A panel showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Front panel showing signs of corrosion

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,538 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))

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,116 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 41,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL greased (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion on OS front wheel arch

Corrosion on OS, front panel

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 40,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered, ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on edges, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 40,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 40,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 39,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Misting of oil around engine

Fail 10 Dec 2018 39,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Misting of oil around engine

Pass 17 Nov 2017 38,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2016 36,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section. (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 36,887 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section. (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Front floorpan slightly dented on both sides.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 33,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,400 miles

Front suspension close to bump stops.

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

Nearside front and offside front of floor pan slightly dented.

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,647 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 26,647 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,335 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,070 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,303 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 22,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,099 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 20,790 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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X228 NES is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 X228 NES, 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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X228 NES is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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