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S21 DJF

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

40,072 mi
Last recorded40,072 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 DJF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,072 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 39,932 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 39,784 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 39,676 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,525 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 39,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 39,375 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 39,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,854 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 38,391 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 38,068 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 37,635 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 37,227 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 36,981 miles

Rear brake efforts low

Pass 21 Aug 2010 36,104 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 35,143 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 33,392 miles

Offside rear brake effort slightly low

Slight play Nearside top ball joint

Very slight play in offside front and rear hubs

Pass 17 Aug 2007 31,309 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,768 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 28,768 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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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S21 DJF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S21 DJF, 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 S21 DJF registered?

S21 DJF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 July 2001.

Is S21 DJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S21 DJF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S21 DJF have outstanding finance?

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