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X798 NGE

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,254 mi
Last recorded85,254 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 NGE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 185,941 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 83,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 81,840 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 80,785 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,019 miles

Nearside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 78,958 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 78,958 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,551 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 77,044 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 77,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,676 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,676 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,439 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 68,343 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,323 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 65,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,428 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 54,183 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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X798 NGE is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 X798 NGE, 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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X798 NGE is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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