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S500 WKS

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,466 mi
Last recorded51,466 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 51,466 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,046 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 50,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,897 miles

Brake servo slightly corroded

Minor perishing to both rear tyre valves

Near side front and offside front floor pan areas damaged

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch sticking slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2022 47,638 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 47,638 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 46,971 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 46,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,415 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,415 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged HAND BRAKE CABLE FOULING PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR/SIDE REAR RADIS NEAR/SIDE REAR RADIUS ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,022 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 45,474 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 44,931 miles

Damage to front floor pans

Main handbrake has couple frayed strans

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play nearside rear raduis arm bearings

Fail 2 Aug 2016 44,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to front floor pans

Main handbrake has couple frayed strans

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play nearside rear raduis arm bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,341 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,110 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 44,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 33,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 26,677 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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S500 WKS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 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 S500 WKS, 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 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S500 WKS registered?

S500 WKS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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