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X445 SOB

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

24,521 mi
Last recorded24,521 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX445 SOB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 24,521 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 24,467 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 24,370 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,935 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 23,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2020 23,903 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 23,674 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 23,674 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2018 23,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 23,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 22,814 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 22,797 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 22,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 22,419 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,795 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,477 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 20,979 miles

centre spotlamps work with main beam

Pass 5 May 2011 20,724 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 20,681 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 20,316 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 20,316 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 20,285 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,880 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 19,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 19,762 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

slight play on n/s/f wheel bearing

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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X445 SOB 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 76%.

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 X445 SOB, 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 X445 SOB registered?

X445 SOB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X445 SOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X445 SOB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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