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X500 WKS

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

10,731 mi
Last recorded10,731 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 WKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 10,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 10,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 9,952 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 9,543 miles

several tyres starting toperish

Pass 31 Mar 2021 8,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 8,616 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 8,606 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 8,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 8,570 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 85,705 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,565 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 8,565 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,271 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 8,171 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 8,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 7,513 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 7,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 6,840 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 5,743 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 5,288 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 5,288 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 4,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 4,623 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 3,668 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 2,704 miles

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

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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X500 WKS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 X500 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X500 WKS registered?

X500 WKS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X500 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 WKS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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