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X511 CAX

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,126 mi
Last recorded68,126 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX511 CAX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 68,126 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 68,073 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 67,998 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,553 miles

Nearside Front Body Corrosion to Sill

Offside Front Body Corrosion to Sill

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,791 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre sidewall deteriorating

Pass 10 Oct 2013 58,070 miles

N/SIDE OUTER SILL RUSTING.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 58,067 miles

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

N/SIDE OUTER SILL RUSTING.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,876 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2012 54,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front of offside outer sill corroded

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,373 miles

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Sidewall damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Water leak from coolant system

Fail 12 Sep 2011 51,373 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion to offside front outer sill

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre perishing

Sidewall damage to outer wall of nearside front tyre

Water leak from coolant system

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,032 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009 48,634 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2009 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,791 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,116 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,116 miles

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

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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X511 CAX is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X511 CAX, 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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What year was X511 CAX registered?

X511 CAX is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X511 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X511 CAX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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