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X867 XAF

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX867 XAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 71,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 69,969 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 69,969 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,588 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 68,588 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 67,112 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 66,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 64,095 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 63,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 63,789 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,108 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre (7.1.2)

parking brake could do with adjustment

Pass 14 Apr 2015 62,603 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 58,627 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,933 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 45,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 29,659 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 28,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,333 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 23,330 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 21,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 18,867 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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X867 XAF 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 X867 XAF, 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 X867 XAF registered?

X867 XAF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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