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X244 HBM

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX244 HBM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 98,951 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 98,579 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 98,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,589 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 95,831 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 94,187 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed on outer edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 91,750 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,212 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 83,027 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 83,026 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,708 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,359 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 64,635 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 59,734 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,466 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 41,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 36,752 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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X244 HBM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X244 HBM, 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 X244 HBM registered?

X244 HBM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 September 2000.

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