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X253 PJO

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

8,055 mi
Last recorded8,055 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 PJO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 8,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 8,053 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 8,012 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 7,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 7,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 7,948 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 7,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 7,894 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 7,894 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 7,838 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 7,838 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 7,791 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 7,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 7,763 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 7,704 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 7,637 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 7,637 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 7,562 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 7,562 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 7,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 7,174 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 7,278 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 7,278 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 7,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 6,881 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 5,572 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,990 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 4,209 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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X253 PJO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 X253 PJO, 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 X253 PJO registered?

X253 PJO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X253 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 PJO shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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