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X231 DND

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,965 mi
Last recorded46,965 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX231 DND
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 46,965 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 46,932 miles

Both Front Brakes Slightly Seized

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,932 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested Both Headlights (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Both Front Brakes Slightly Seized

Coolant leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,759 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,404 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 41,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 34,438 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 34,362 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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X231 DND is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X231 DND, 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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X231 DND is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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