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X801 KGC

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX801 KGC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 45,262 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 45,004 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 44,997 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 44,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,058 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 41,800 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,469 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 37,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 34,594 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 30,841 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 30,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front subframe mountings perished

Pass 10 Sep 2016 29,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,636 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 26,636 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported flex down pipe broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,579 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,921 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 22,921 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,267 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,821 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 19,812 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,901 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 16,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre deteoriated.

New nankang cx-668 fitted to o/s front.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 14,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,333 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 9,672 miles

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

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

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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X801 KGC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 X801 KGC, 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 X801 KGC registered?

X801 KGC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X801 KGC safe to buy?

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