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PGS 642R

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,684 mi
Last recorded55,684 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGS 642R
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 55,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 55,290 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 55,007 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 54,880 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 54,403 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 54,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDFLE AND REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,687 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 53,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 52,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 52,502 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,169 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 49,339 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,689 miles

slight play n/s/r radius arm bushes

Fail 12 Jul 2016 46,687 miles

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

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

slight play n/s/r radius arm bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2015 44,319 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,876 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,573 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 39,573 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 38,064 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,094 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2010 31,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,651 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 27,651 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,048 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,792 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,078 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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PGS 642R is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGS 642R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGS 642R registered?

PGS 642R is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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