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X302 GEN

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

44,645 mi
Last recorded44,645 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX302 GEN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 44,645 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FADED (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 44,546 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear SUBFRAME MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 14 Oct 2024 44,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear SUBFRAME MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 10 Oct 2023 44,357 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear subframe forward mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 44,231 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 44,088 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 44,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 43,751 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 43,524 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 43,524 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 43,057 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 42,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion Sills, Arches, Wings & Doors (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2017 42,472 miles

Body has slight corrosion Sills, Arches & Doors (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underbody floor (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 41,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,750 miles

surface corrosion on under side of vehicle, subframes and body etc

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,713 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 33,022 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,470 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,642 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 22,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,828 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 16,067 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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X302 GEN is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X302 GEN, 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 X302 GEN registered?

X302 GEN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X302 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X302 GEN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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