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X219 VUF

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX219 VUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 63,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 62,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 61,529 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 60,887 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 59,100 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 57,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 53,688 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 53,683 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test old tax disc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and split inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust hitting gear selector

Pass 31 May 2019 46,380 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 46,378 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam FRONT FOG LIGHTS FIXTED INTO MAINBEAM BROKEN AND NOT WORKING (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 44,727 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 44,727 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 39,309 miles

slight corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,112 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 39,112 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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 38,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 36,169 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 33,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 30,539 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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X219 VUF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X219 VUF, 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 X219 VUF registered?

X219 VUF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is X219 VUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X219 VUF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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