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X269 XYA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,842 mi
Last recorded16,842 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX269 XYA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 16,842 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 16,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 15,616 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 15,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,546 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 15,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,935 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,753 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 14,750 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 14,312 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 13,960 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 13,181 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,174 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 13,174 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,026 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,047 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 10,131 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge VERY close to legal limit advise tracking check

Pass 25 Jan 2007 9,127 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 8,056 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre outer sidewall advise tracking check

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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X269 XYA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X269 XYA, 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 X269 XYA registered?

X269 XYA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X269 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for X269 XYA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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