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X996 CNH

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX996 CNH
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 49,807 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2025 49,136 miles

Rear Coil spring worn rubber cones (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2025 49,132 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn rubber cones (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe surface corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2024 49,003 miles

Nearside Rear floor pan rusty

Nearside Rear subframe rusty

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

no reverse light (vehicle before 2009)

Pass 4 Oct 2023 48,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 46,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,644 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 44,847 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,748 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 42,743 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,115 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 39,101 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,201 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 37,201 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 34,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 34,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,437 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 29,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,021 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,824 miles

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

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

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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X996 CNH is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 X996 CNH, 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 X996 CNH registered?

X996 CNH is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 September 2000.

Is X996 CNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X996 CNH shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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