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X627 VCD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

82,702 mi
Last recorded82,702 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 82,702 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sills covered

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sills covered

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 82,702 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside sills covered

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sills covered

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,689 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

genearal corrosion to underside of vehicle/heavily covered in underseal

Fail 11 Sep 2024 82,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box / down pipe joint/s leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

genearal corrosion to underside of vehicle/heavily covered in underseal

Pass 22 Aug 2023 81,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded / soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 81,889 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold / rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal floor pan / corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill heavily corroded / soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 80,954 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 80,954 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 80,949 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 80,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,294 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 74,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor corroded and weak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 73,325 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,126 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 64,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 59,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 59,618 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,396 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,924 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,024 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,471 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 27,471 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,378 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 15,349 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 9,982 miles

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 VCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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