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X749 YCN

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,326 mi
Last recorded28,326 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 YCN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 28,326 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 28,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 28,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 28,149 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,063 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 27,862 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 27,770 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

suspension rubber bushes perishing

Pass 28 Aug 2018 27,628 miles

Nearside Front subframe rubber mounting slightly deterioated

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 27,404 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 27,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 26,941 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 26,936 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 26,675 miles

rear subframe covered in grease

Fail 5 Sep 2015 26,675 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

rear subframe covered in grease

Pass 26 Aug 2014 26,317 miles

rear subframe covered in grease

Pass 2 Sep 2013 25,841 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,461 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 25,461 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,926 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,589 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 22,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 20,383 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,177 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,885 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 15,885 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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X749 YCN is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X749 YCN, 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 X749 YCN registered?

X749 YCN is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X749 YCN safe to buy?

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