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X816 GPO

2000 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,646 mi
Last recorded49,646 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX816 GPO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 49,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Slight play inner steering rack joint

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

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

Fail 12 May 2026 49,641 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 48,788 miles

General underside corrsion

Offside Front Inner 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 Nov 2023 48,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corrosion to body and some suspension components

Fail 7 Nov 2023 48,760 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Underside corrosion to body and some suspension components

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Catch mechanism not locating onto floor striker plate (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 48,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 48,299 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 48,299 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 47,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 47,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,385 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 47,376 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,157 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 46,921 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both lower (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,890 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,886 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,107 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,408 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,618 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,816 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 41,874 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 40,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leakage from sump plug

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leakage from sump plug

Pass 28 Feb 2008 38,644 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 38,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,441 miles

slight play nearside front upper ball joint

Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,360 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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X816 GPO is a 2000 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X816 GPO, 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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X816 GPO is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 October 2000.

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