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VX52 UVG

2002 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,699 mi
Last recorded24,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Rover Mini34,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 UVG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 24,699 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device seal perished

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 24,142 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel cap rubber seal slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2024 23,501 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 23,138 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 22,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 22,231 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 21,644 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 21,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 20,322 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 19,533 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 18,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 18,366 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 17,210 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 15,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,432 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 13,188 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 11,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 9,825 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 9,640 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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VX52 UVG is a 2002 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2002 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 34,138 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 VX52 UVG, 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 24 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX52 UVG registered?

VX52 UVG is a 2002 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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