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X797 HGF

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

18,166 mi
Last recorded18,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX797 HGF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 18,166 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower underbody covered in under seal

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 18,165 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower underbody covered in under seal

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,762 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower underbody covered in under seal

Pass 3 Sep 2019 17,743 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 16,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,722 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 16,044 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 16,044 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,741 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 15,545 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 15,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 14,621 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,690 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,724 miles

Nearside front tie rod slightly distorted

Slight front brake imbalance

Very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight damage to front registration plate

surface perishing to nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2008 8,581 miles

All four tyres perished

Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,397 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 8,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,379 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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X797 HGF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 X797 HGF, 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 HGF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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