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X552 UPA

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,470 mi
Last recorded76,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 UPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,470 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,367 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,305 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside front floorpan corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,273 miles

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

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

nearside front floorpan corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,396 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2014 70,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 66,958 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

upper engine/gearbox mount detached

Fail 14 Mar 2013 66,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

upper engine/gearbox mount detached

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,376 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 51,035 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 45,179 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 40,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 32,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 29,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 29,821 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre is on the limit.

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 UPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPA, 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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X552 UPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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