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X627 LAB

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

41,923 mi
Last recorded41,923 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX627 LAB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 41,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 41,626 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 41,626 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer tank low (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play WILL CHECK HUB NUT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 41,623 miles

Central Front Upper Steering rack insecure MOVEING IN MOUNTINGS U/CLAMPS LOSE (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Upper Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ON SUSPENSION RUBBER TO TOP ARM GAITER OFF. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits emmissions not done at time of test due to no1 cylinder not fireing 800HC..DURING DIANOSTICS.. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TRAILING ARM TO SUSPENSION UNIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel pipe insecure TO TANK RUBBER GRUMMIT OUT OF HOLE. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges SUBFRAME RUBBING MAIN BATTARY LEAD. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn STEERING BALL JOINTS TOP AND BOTTOM PLAY IN O/S WHEEL. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod insecurely attached 2 LOSE ON RUBBERS (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged RUBBING ON FRONT SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TO SUSPENSION UNIT GAITER NOT FITTED (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement REPLACED WITH NUT AND BOLT NOT MOVEING. (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges SUBFRAME RUBBING AND GRUMMIT INTO BOOT NOT IN. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected AS BEEN WELDID (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SUBFRAME MOUNTING RUBBER DETERATED (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer ADJUSTMENT FROM DASH NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play TOP AND BOTTOM SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper SUN VISOR WILL NOT STAY UP

Offside Rear Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier IN CARRER. (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 41,615 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excess temp melting exhaust probe has non standard exhaust system fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 41,418 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 41,411 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 41,031 miles

Slight imbalance an service brakes

Fail 10 May 2021 41,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Slight imbalance an service brakes

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 LAB is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 X627 LAB, 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 X627 LAB registered?

X627 LAB is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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