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X39 XRL

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

44,561 mi
Last recorded44,561 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX39 XRL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 44,561 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,370 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,365 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,255 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,488 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 41,488 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both head lamp patterns poor lens ????

n/s/f trye wall damaged and spliting

n/s/r tyre wall spliting

o/s/r tyre wall spliting

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 37,197 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all wheels are not covered with wheel arches

front and rear number plates have an gb emblem on them

passenger seat missing

Fail 18 Oct 2013 37,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all wheels are not covered with wheel arches

front and rear number plates have an gb emblem on them

passenger seat missing

Pass 14 Feb 2012 36,562 miles

Headlamps have no kick up to left- no marks on glass- beam image dipping as necessary

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front outer sill corroded- not considered structural at time of test.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stickers in screen- not in drivers view of road.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 36,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamps have no kick up to left- no marks on glass- beam image dipping as necessary

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front outer sill corroded- not considered structural at time of test.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stickers in screen- not in drivers view of road.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 35,818 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 35,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 34,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 34,404 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 32,566 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,649 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 25,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,088 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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X39 XRL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X39 XRL, 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 X39 XRL registered?

X39 XRL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X39 XRL safe to buy?

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