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X999 HGL

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

40,685 mi
Last recorded40,685 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX999 HGL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,685 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 40,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 40,392 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 40,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2021 40,391 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 40,391 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 40,150 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 40,142 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits had to abandon due to engine coolant almost boiling over (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 39,975 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 39,665 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,323 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting very low on tread

Offside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2016 39,323 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear tyre getting very low on tread

Offside Rear tyre has wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2015 37,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,429 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,097 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 32,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,493 miles

rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2012 31,493 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres showing slight signs of cracking

Fail 21 Jun 2011 30,486 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,012 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 29,012 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 26,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 26,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,198 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 20,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,520 miles

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

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

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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X999 HGL is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X999 HGL, 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 X999 HGL registered?

X999 HGL is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X999 HGL safe to buy?

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