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X642 VCD

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,222 mi
Last recorded4,222 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX642 VCD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 4,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 4,157 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 4,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 4,130 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 4,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 4,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 4,041 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 4,038 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 4,007 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 3,735 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 3,563 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2015 3,380 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 3,329 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)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2013 3,222 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 3,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 2,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 2,199 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 2,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 1,902 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 1,881 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 1,745 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 1,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 1,729 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 1,729 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 1,577 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 1,577 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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X642 VCD is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X642 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 X642 VCD registered?

X642 VCD is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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