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X899 DNH

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

5,661 mi
Last recorded5,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 DNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 5,661 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 5,491 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 5,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 5,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 5,185 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 5,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 5,147 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 5,112 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 4,936 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 4,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 4,829 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 4,736 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,689 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 4,540 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 4,540 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 4,430 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 4,350 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 4,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 4,238 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 4,088 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 4,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 3,920 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 3,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r brake recording little effort

Pass 24 Sep 2007 3,698 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 3,186 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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X899 DNH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X899 DNH, 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 X899 DNH registered?

X899 DNH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X899 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X899 DNH shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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