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X283 CGX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,498 mi
Last recorded27,498 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 CGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 27,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,466 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 27,443 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 27,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 27,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,139 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 27,060 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,872 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 26,297 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 26,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 25,974 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 25,433 miles

Nearside front seat belt edge slightly frayed.

Oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 24,024 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 24,024 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 23,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floors damaged

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front floors damaged at jacking points

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 23,039 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front floors damaged at jacking points

both rear tyres perished on outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,718 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inside edges

frt flexi pipe damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,026 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 21,420 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 21,418 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 17,617 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front suspesion close to bump stops

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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X283 CGX 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 X283 CGX, 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 X283 CGX registered?

X283 CGX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X283 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X283 CGX 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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