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X972 UPA

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

49,913 mi
Last recorded49,913 miles
Recorded on20 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 UPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 May 2023 49,913 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2021 49,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 49,535 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,432 miles

Park brake 16%

Fail 14 Jun 2019 49,417 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Park brake 16%

Pass 27 Apr 2017 49,006 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,586 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 48,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 47,718 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 47,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,412 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 46,411 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 45,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,192 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 43,191 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 40,751 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 40,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 38,334 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 38,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,858 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 35,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,316 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 33,288 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 29,464 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 29,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower 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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X972 UPA is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X972 UPA, 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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What year was X972 UPA registered?

X972 UPA is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 December 2000.

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