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X627 GGJ

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,361 mi
Last recorded69,361 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX627 GGJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 69,361 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 69,359 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 69,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 68,496 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 68,162 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front lower have slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,492 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 67,492 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 67,421 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (left hand drive) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Slight play in N/S top ball joint

Slight play in both rear arm outer bushes

Pass 13 Aug 2015 66,942 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 66,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned N/s (1.4.A.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid O/s (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,305 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,771 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,497 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 49,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,172 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 43,172 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,922 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 40,922 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,548 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 36,548 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,642 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 31,640 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2006 26,551 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2005 21,491 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 21,491 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2005 21,491 miles

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

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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X627 GGJ 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 55.6%.

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 X627 GGJ, 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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X627 GGJ is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 December 2000.

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