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X353 XPG

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

16,144 mi
Last recorded16,144 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 XPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 16,144 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 16,143 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2024 16,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 15,719 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 15,714 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm/bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 15,442 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 15,292 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 15,251 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 14,983 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 14,983 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 14,363 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 13,861 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 13,861 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 13,731 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 13,731 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 11,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 11,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,846 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 10,448 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 95,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 8,394 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r tyre nailed

rear fog light lens cracked

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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X353 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X353 XPG, 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 X353 XPG registered?

X353 XPG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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