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X478 CGW

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

31,982 mi
Last recorded31,982 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX478 CGW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 31,982 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 31,273 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 30,493 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 29,282 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 28,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 27,197 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 26,446 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 22,998 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 22,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 21,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,357 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,018 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 20,325 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 20,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 19,169 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 17,753 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2012 17,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 17,321 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 17,321 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper 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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X478 CGW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 X478 CGW, 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

How do I check the history of X478 CGW?

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What year was X478 CGW registered?

X478 CGW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X478 CGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X478 CGW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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