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X872 ODA

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,925 mi
Last recorded54,925 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 ODA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 54,925 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 54,901 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,753 miles

Front oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2024 54,263 miles

Front small oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,805 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 53,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 50,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 49,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 47,886 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 47,886 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 47,721 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 47,668 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,479 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 47,479 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 47,289 miles

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

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

o/s/f sill rotted

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,382 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 44,647 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 44,647 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 42,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 42,603 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 37,285 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 37,285 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,420 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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X872 ODA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 X872 ODA, 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 X872 ODA registered?

X872 ODA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X872 ODA safe to buy?

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