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NEG 1N

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,180 mi
Last recorded35,180 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNEG 1N
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 35,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 35,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 35,130 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,104 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,100 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 35,100 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 35,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2019 35,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bush worn (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f upper and lower. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 34,844 miles

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

play/movement in o/s/r radius arm bearing

slight play in n/s/f lower suspension joint

Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 34,724 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 34,724 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,525 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 34,521 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 34,425 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

play/movement in o/s/r radius arm bearing/bush

Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,398 miles

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

bolt missing out of front lower exhaust bracket

play/movement in o/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,041 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 33,365 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 33,119 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 32,116 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,072 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 31,069 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 26,629 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2005 21,956 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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NEG 1N is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NEG 1N, 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 NEG 1N registered?

NEG 1N is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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