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X273 GKE

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

23,709 mi
Last recorded23,709 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 GKE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 23,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 23,244 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,942 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 21,310 miles

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

front brake pads and discs look like they have been significantly overheated, red in colour, due to binding

Fail 17 Apr 2023 21,310 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front brake pads and discs look like they have been significantly overheated, red in colour, due to binding

Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,133 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,655 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 15,267 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,070 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,698 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,284 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 12,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 12,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,064 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,793 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,213 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 10,209 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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X273 GKE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X273 GKE, 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 X273 GKE registered?

X273 GKE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X273 GKE safe to buy?

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