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Multi-colour · Petrol · 2000 · 1,275 cc

X451 VSGMOT history

X451 VSG is a multi-colour petrol Rover Mini first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 44,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

X451 VSG multi-colour Rover MINI – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Rover MINI, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
44,262 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 VSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
Mini
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,275 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 VSG was last recorded at 44,262 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,518 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,262 miles
  • 2025 – 43,518 miles
  • 2024 – 42,792 miles
  • 2023 – 41,930 miles
  • 2022 – 41,265 miles
  • 2021 – 39,137 miles
  • 2020 – 39,025 miles
  • 2019 – 38,772 miles
  • 2018 – 38,588 miles
  • 2017 – 38,334 miles
  • 2015 – 37,889 miles
  • 2014 – 37,464 miles
  • 2013 – 36,796 miles
  • 2012 – 36,198 miles
  • 2011 – 35,252 miles
  • 2010 – 34,452 miles
  • 2009 – 33,870 miles
  • 2008 – 33,502 miles
  • 2007 – 33,030 miles
  • 2006 – 32,233 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,262 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,262 miles (+744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    813850801295
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass43,518 miles (+726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    732067438868
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass42,792 miles (+862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,792 miles
    Test number
    434664747094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass41,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,930 miles
    Test number
    477154036085
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail41,930 miles (+665)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,930 miles
    Test number
    649253828960
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass41,265 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    41,265 miles
    Test number
    381488815868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,264 miles (+2,127)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,264 miles
    Test number
    658069428943
    • MajorNearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass39,137 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    39,137 miles
    Test number
    723836539637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    39,025 miles
    Test number
    718056589854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    343186201743
    • DangerousSteering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass38,772 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,772 miles
    Test number
    397841445508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,588 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    38,588 miles
    Test number
    577138843565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,334 miles (+445)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    38,334 miles
    Test number
    996686201861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,889 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,889 miles
    Test number
    290143897476
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sill edges (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass37,464 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    246599134207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    789309733252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail36,796 miles (+598)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,796 miles
    Test number
    356399433245
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass36,198 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    36,198 miles
    Test number
    438516632277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,252 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,252 miles
    Test number
    427724041207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,247 miles (+795)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,247 miles
    Test number
    997043441210
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass34,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,452 miles
    Test number
    383387130417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail34,439 miles (+569)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    823147930265
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass33,870 miles (+368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,870 miles
    Test number
    380039639281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass33,502 miles (+472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,502 miles
    Test number
    722681148263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass33,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    161572147246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail33,030 miles (+797)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,030 miles
    Test number
    270592747298
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass32,233 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,233 miles
    Test number
    631827836264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,766 miles
    Test number
    433709916149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X451 VSG

Does X451 VSG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X451 VSG is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X451 VSG?
The MOT on X451 VSG is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X451 VSG done?
X451 VSG was recorded at 44,262 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 732 miles a year.
Has X451 VSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 VSG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on X451 VSG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X451 VSG find?
X451 VSG passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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