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X303 UPD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,840 mi
Last recorded75,840 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 UPD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 75,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 75,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 74,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,119 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,868 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 70,528 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 69,576 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in side rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 69,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in side rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 67,311 miles

Nearside Outer CV boot deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2017 65,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 62,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 61,007 miles

washer jet slightly out of alignment

Fail 24 Oct 2015 61,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

washer jet slightly out of alignment

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,204 miles

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

chassi plate not fitted

front hoses slightly rubbing

Fail 16 Aug 2014 60,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chassi plate not fitted

front hoses slightly rubbing

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,697 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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X303 UPD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X303 UPD, 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 X303 UPD registered?

X303 UPD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X303 UPD safe to buy?

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