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X991 VLS

2000 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,918 mi
Last recorded51,918 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Rover Mini39,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX991 VLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 51,918 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 51,915 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 51,757 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 51,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 51,527 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,356 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 51,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 51,281 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 51,275 miles

Emissions not tested manual choke not going off and failing on co (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,973 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 50,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

coolant level low

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,263 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 50,263 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,832 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 49,824 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 28,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 20,757 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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X991 VLS is a 2000 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X991 VLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X991 VLS?

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What year was X991 VLS registered?

X991 VLS is a 2000 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X991 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X991 VLS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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