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X286 CGX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

3,923 mi
Last recorded3,923 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 CGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 3,923 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 3,919 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 3,919 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 3,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 3,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 3,837 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 3,763 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 3,701 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 3,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 3,582 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,430 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 3,248 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 3,248 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 3,063 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 3,063 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 2,938 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 2,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 2,809 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 2,807 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 2,678 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 2,311 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 2,172 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,971 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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X286 CGX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X286 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 X286 CGX registered?

X286 CGX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 2001.

Is X286 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X286 CGX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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