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KSV 566

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,819 mi
Last recorded70,819 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKSV 566
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 70,819 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 70,383 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 70,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 69,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 4 May 2021 69,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 68,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,678 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 65,273 miles

signs of corrosion to front floor pan sections

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,414 miles

Sign's of corrosion to front floor pan sections

Fail 17 Jun 2013 63,414 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Sign's of corrosion to front floor pan sections

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,244 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 60,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,794 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,870 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,174 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,518 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 38,307 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,720 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 30,720 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear tyre perished

slight wear in rack

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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KSV 566 is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KSV 566, 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 KSV 566 registered?

KSV 566 is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 March 2001.

Is KSV 566 safe to buy?

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