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X273 VRM

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,484 mi
Last recorded18,484 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 VRM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 18,484 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 18,333 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 18,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,494 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 16,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 16,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,095 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 16,095 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,618 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 14,617 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

both sides, parking brake grabbing severely.

Pass 15 May 2009 13,518 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 12,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 12,133 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 12,133 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 VRM is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

X273 VRM is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 October 2000.

Is X273 VRM safe to buy?

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