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X63 VPA

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,718 mi
Last recorded4,718 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX63 VPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 4,718 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 4,716 miles

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

slight exhaust / intake leak leak

Pass 28 Oct 2022 3,536 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 3,472 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 3,189 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 2,952 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 2,919 miles

All tyres heavily perished

Fail 2 Oct 2017 2,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres heavily perished

Pass 22 May 2009 2,856 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 2,691 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 2,662 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 2,653 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005
Fail 14 Dec 2005 2,592 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres strating to crack on sidewalls

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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X63 VPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X63 VPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X63 VPA registered?

X63 VPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 November 2000.

Is X63 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X63 VPA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X63 VPA have outstanding finance?

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