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X237 VUF

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,837 mi
Last recorded67,837 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 VUF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,837 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 67,837 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,918 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 66,917 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 66,888 miles

nearside sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 66,427 miles

Nearside Front floor holed & corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,348 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 65,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,738 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing front (8.1.1)

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords rear (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,797 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,359 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,693 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 58,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 55,099 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 55,099 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,916 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,915 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front floor pannels and inner wheel arches rusty but no holes

Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,918 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 46,018 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nsf inner outer side walls slightly damaged

osf outer sill corroded

osr tyre cuts in tread

Fail 4 Nov 2009 46,017 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nsf inner outer side walls slightly damaged

osf outer sill corroded

osr tyre cuts in tread

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre no tread on outer edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nsf tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2007 42,735 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 37,031 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 37,031 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,987 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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X237 VUF is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 X237 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.

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X237 VUF is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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