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X723 BEL

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,458 mi
Last recorded60,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX723 BEL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2026 60,458 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A-pillar / Scuttle panel, heavily corroded (holed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak + coolant level low ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General age related underbody corrosion

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 58,592 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 58,592 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front inner sills slightly corroded around jacking point

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,313 miles

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Fail 5 Sep 2022 58,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,800 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,907 miles

Nearside and offside front upper and lower hub swivel joints slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,902 miles

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

Nearside and offside front upper and lower hub swivel joints slight play

Fail 4 Oct 2016 55,836 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel cap seal perishing

lower sills coated in underseal / signs of corrosion on sill/floorpan areas

n/s/f seat belt fraying slightly

play in all front upper & lower ball joints

rear subframe corroded - JUST ACCEPTABLE

Pass 5 May 2015 55,028 miles

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Fail 1 May 2015 55,028 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

surface corrosion on rear sub frame

Pass 6 May 2014 53,838 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 3 May 2014 53,838 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,510 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 48,020 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 48,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,318 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,569 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,108 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,481 miles

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

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

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

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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X723 BEL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X723 BEL, 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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X723 BEL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 September 2000.

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