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X956 LEC

2000 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,968 mi
Last recorded8,968 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 LEC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 8,968 miles

Central Rear CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF REAR FLOOR BUT SOLID

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 8,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 8,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,440 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 8,197 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 8,197 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 7,685 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 7,054 miles

Offside front floor and near side rear jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2019 7,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front floor and near side rear jacking point showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2018 6,448 miles

Offside Front shock absorber case corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 5,781 miles

Offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 5,781 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 4,032 miles

Offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Oil leak

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

Steel brake pipe front to rear showing signs of corrosion corrosion

Fail 26 May 2016 3,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front shock absorber dust cover corroded

Offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

Oil leak

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

Steel brake pipe front to rear showing signs of corrosion corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 99,217 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Dust cover missing offside rear shock absober

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front shock absober dust cover corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 99,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Dust cover missing offside rear shock absober

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front shock absober dust cover corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 94,211 miles

Dust cover corroded offside rear shock absober

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Jun 2014 94,211 miles

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Dust cover corroded offside rear shock absober

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 89,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perishing and slightly out of shape

shock absorber dust covers corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 89,439 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre perishing and slightly out of shape

shock absorber dust covers corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust slightly corroded at rear

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 26 Jun 2012 85,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust slightly corroded at rear

rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,809 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,809 miles

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)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,882 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,888 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 65,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 65,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 60,558 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 48,516 miles

Offside Front 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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X956 LEC is a 2000 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 X956 LEC, 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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X956 LEC is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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