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S55 EKB

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,797 mi
Last recorded50,797 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 EKB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 50,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 50,749 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 50,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 50,412 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 49,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Mar 2020 49,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear sub has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,061 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 45,866 miles

Front both wipers split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 45,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front both wipers split

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front panel corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 39,739 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 37,473 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 34,701 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 31,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,602 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,441 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 25,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,618 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,331 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,011 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,413 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,328 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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S55 EKB is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S55 EKB, 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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S55 EKB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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