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X797 ENP

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,585 mi
Last recorded81,585 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 ENP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,585 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))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer shoulder uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower corroded and holed , welded from inside

Fail 4 May 2022 79,861 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2018 78,313 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 74,026 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,540 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 62,892 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Subframe mounting area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 62,888 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 62,088 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 61,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 61,779 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,421 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 61,326 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,324 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine steady loose

Pass 14 May 2009 60,651 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 60,648 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 52,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2006 44,742 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2005 42,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 42,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2005 42,476 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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X797 ENP is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X797 ENP, 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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X797 ENP is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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