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X752 VWV

2001 Rover Mini

Pink Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

14,021 mi
Last recorded14,021 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX752 VWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 14,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Spot lamp lens cracked

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 13,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 13,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 13,490 miles

Exhaust noise?????

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear correct number plate stuck over black and silver incorrect number plate

Rear number plate is placed over another plate secure at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2022 13,479 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noise?????

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear number plate is placed over another plate secure at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2021 12,999 miles

Rear 2nd correct number plate put over top of incorrect plate

Fail 12 Mar 2021 12,999 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 May 2019 12,988 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 12,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 12,864 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 12,864 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering rack gaiter split Both sides (2.2.D.2d)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 12,823 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 12,705 miles

horn weak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 12,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 12,178 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 12,171 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level low.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,692 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 10,008 miles

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F HUBS

Fail 12 Oct 2010 10,008 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SLIGHT PLAY AT O/S/F & N/S/F HUBS

Pass 15 Nov 2008 8,873 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 8,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,614 miles

front n/s fog lamp cracked both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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X752 VWV is a 2001 Rover Mini in Pink with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 X752 VWV, 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.

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What year was X752 VWV registered?

X752 VWV is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 2001.

Is X752 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X752 VWV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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