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X272 UHH

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,772 mi
Last recorded42,772 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 UHH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 42,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,289 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 42,289 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,762 miles

Nearside Front washer jet working but poor

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,500 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 41,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective doesn't clear the screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 40,440 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 39,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,638 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 37,899 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,632 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 35,632 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 34,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads look to have small cracks in the lining

o/s/r handbrake cable starting to fray

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,898 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 33,856 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 33,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 32,569 miles

small hole in exhaust down pipe - double skinned

Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,380 miles

slight play n/s/f lower ball joint

slight wear o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,751 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 23,751 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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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X272 UHH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X272 UHH, 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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X272 UHH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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