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X582 VKS

2000 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

41,994 mi
Last recorded41,994 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX582 VKS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 41,994 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Metal clips on outer cv boots corroded

Slight play in both rear radius arms

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 41,537 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Metal clips on front outer cv boots corroded

Slight play in both rear radius arms

Pass 9 Jul 2024 41,307 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Metal clips on outer cv boots corroded

Slight play in both rear radius arms

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 41,072 miles

Both front outer cv boot clips corroded

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Slight play in both rear trailing arms

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 40,854 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Metal clips on outer cv boots corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in both rear radius arms

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 40,340 miles

Both front outer cv boot metal clips corroded.

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in both rear radius arms.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,956 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Metal clips on both front outer cv boots corroded.

Very slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Very slight play in both rear radius arms.

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,802 miles

Metal clips on front outer cv boots corroded.

Very slight play in Nearside front wheel bearing.

Very slight play in both rear radius arms.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,496 miles

Front exhaust flexible section slightly damaged

Front outer sills /floor corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

cv boot metal clips corroded

front and rear shock-absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2018 39,496 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexible section slightly damaged

Front outer sills /floor corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust corroded

cv boot metal clips corroded

front and rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,710 miles

Front Outer cv boot clips corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

exhaust flexy pipe slightly damaged

oil leak/s

Fail 6 Sep 2017 37,710 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Outer cv boot clips corroded

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

exhaust flexy pipe slightly damaged

oil leak/s

Pass 6 Oct 2016 37,317 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

exhaust front flexy pipe slightly damaged

handbrake cables corroding

oil leak/s

Pass 31 Aug 2015 36,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

exhaust front section slightly corroded / damaged

handbrake cables corroding

oil leak/s

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak/s

radiator leaking slightly at lower corner

rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 30,358 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 30,355 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,423 miles

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

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

slight bulge on offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2011 17,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 14,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,071 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 8,959 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 8,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,394 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 5,720 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 4,310 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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X582 VKS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X582 VKS, 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 X582 VKS registered?

X582 VKS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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