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X50 LEW

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

39,870 mi
Last recorded39,870 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX50 LEW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 39,870 miles

offside and nearside front tyres dated 2008!

offside front tyre worn inner edge!

offside rear tyre dated 2006!

Pass 19 Sep 2024 39,689 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge!

Pass 20 Sep 2023 39,639 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge!

Fail 19 Sep 2023 39,639 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre wearing inner edge!

Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,115 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside and nearside front tyres 2008!

offside rear tyre 2006

Pass 6 Oct 2021 38,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

offside dip slightly low

offside front tyre worn inner edge and close to limit! (2008 tyre).

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,662 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 38,550 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2019 38,550 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 37,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 37,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 37,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 37,049 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,494 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,181 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,833 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 33,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,474 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 33,102 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight lift offside and nearside front upper swivel joints.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,235 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 31,235 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,522 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 28,695 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 28,607 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,536 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 24,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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X50 LEW is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X50 LEW, 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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X50 LEW is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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