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X288 OCK

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

34,937 mi
Last recorded34,937 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 OCK
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 34,937 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 34,772 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 34,403 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 34,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 34,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 33,777 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 33,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 33,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 33,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,946 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,453 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 31,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 30,305 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 30,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 26,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise both rear tyre walls cracking

advise n/s/ front h/light

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 20,939 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 17,214 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 14,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 12,177 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 11,168 miles

advise of side front wheel bearing has slight play not to excess

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,322 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 9,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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X288 OCK is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 X288 OCK, 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 X288 OCK registered?

X288 OCK is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X288 OCK safe to buy?

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