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X552 HGF

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,782 mi
Last recorded30,782 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 HGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 30,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 30,539 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,341 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 30,113 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 29,979 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 29,919 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 29,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 29,367 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,244 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 29,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 29,022 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 27,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,537 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,533 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 26,476 miles

nearside front and rear offside rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,404 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 25,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 23,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 23,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,234 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

main live feed wire under car beared back

Fail 26 Sep 2006 19,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,053 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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X552 HGF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X552 HGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X552 HGF registered?

X552 HGF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X552 HGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X552 HGF shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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