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R4 WOR

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

36,605 mi
Last recorded36,605 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 WOR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 36,605 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 36,604 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 36,363 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 36,192 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 36,082 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 35,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 35,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 35,111 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 35,111 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 34,870 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2017 34,529 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 34,339 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 34,339 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 33,906 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 33,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,649 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,351 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 32,351 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 31,747 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 31,747 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,856 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 29,921 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

suspenshion req lubrication

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,483 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

suspenshion req lubrication

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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R4 WOR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R4 WOR, 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 R4 WOR registered?

R4 WOR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is R4 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R4 WOR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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