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X631 VCD

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

24,439 mi
Last recorded24,439 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 VCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 24,439 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 23,945 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2023 23,933 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 19,010 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 19,001 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 18,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 18,981 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 18,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 18,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 18,112 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2016 18,112 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure both side rotation facing wrong side (4.1.A.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 17,945 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,611 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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X631 VCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X631 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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What year was X631 VCD registered?

X631 VCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X631 VCD safe to buy?

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