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X503 CCH

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

68,685 mi
Last recorded68,685 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX503 CCH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 68,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2025 68,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

body under cover with underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2023 68,647 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 68,647 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under body covered in under seal

Pass 19 Oct 2021 68,286 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 68,284 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 68,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 67,192 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery tray holed and deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,980 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/50/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,550 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2017 62,544 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow from centre box

Pass 12 Dec 2016 58,165 miles

Central Front Exhaust front bracket pin missing but exhaust still secure

Central Front Oil leak under engine

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear battery tray holed

Rear rear back rest padding not secure on rear passenger seats

Fail 2 Dec 2016 58,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure Does not lock down (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust no reading (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Central Front Exhaust front bracket pin missing but exhaust still secure

Central Front Oil leak under engine

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear battery tray holed

Rear rear back rest padding not secure on rear passenger seats

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,673 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 50,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,322 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 43,322 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 25,344 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,027 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 25,027 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,814 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front jacking points slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2008 24,814 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front jacking points slightly corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,715 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 24,528 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,138 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 23,138 miles

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

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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X503 CCH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X503 CCH, 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.

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X503 CCH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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