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S50 WKS

2000 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,634 mi
Last recorded13,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 13,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 13,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 13,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 13,521 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 13,216 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 12,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 11,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 10,499 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 10,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 9,416 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 9,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 8,360 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 8,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 5,805 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 4,225 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,225 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 3,425 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 3,420 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 25,111 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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S50 WKS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S50 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 26 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S50 WKS registered?

S50 WKS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is S50 WKS safe to buy?

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