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X72 CDG

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,751 mi
Last recorded43,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 CDG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 43,751 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,259 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,527 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,217 miles

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

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

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

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

near-side and off-side rear jacking points starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2011 60,803 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,783 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,394 miles

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

oil leak from rocker cover

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,394 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

oil leak from rocker cover

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,020 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 43,910 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,777 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,777 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,499 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 36,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,896 miles

Nearside 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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X72 CDG is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X72 CDG, 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 X72 CDG registered?

X72 CDG is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X72 CDG safe to buy?

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