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X491 CAJ

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,971 mi
Last recorded40,971 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX491 CAJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 40,971 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 40,795 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 40,324 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 40,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 39,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 39,456 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 37,731 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 36,572 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 36,572 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 35,746 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,125 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,173 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,306 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 29,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,212 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,733 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 26,733 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 24,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 21,012 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 21,003 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,193 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,792 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 16,792 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 14,604 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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X491 CAJ is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X491 CAJ, 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 X491 CAJ?

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What year was X491 CAJ registered?

X491 CAJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X491 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X491 CAJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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