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X235 NOF

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,685 mi
Last recorded57,685 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX235 NOF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 57,685 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,596 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 55,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFORT OFFSIDE 0KG NEARSIDE 79KG LOCK UP

Pass 11 Sep 2017 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,108 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front SEAT BELT PART DAMAGED

Offside HEADLAMP UNIT SLIGHT LOOSE

Fail 26 Aug 2016 52,106 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside HEADLAMP AIM NOT CHECKED AS NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front SEAT BELT PART DAMAGED

Offside HEADLAMP UNIT SLIGHT LOOSE

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,524 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 51,522 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,487 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 50,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,524 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 43,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 38,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,675 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,675 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 18,831 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,200 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 15,862 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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X235 NOF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 X235 NOF, 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 X235 NOF registered?

X235 NOF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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