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X288 FNA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

50,536 mi
Last recorded50,536 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 FNA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 50,536 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 50,535 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 47,477 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 47,458 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 47,137 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 44,796 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 43,110 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 43,110 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 39,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 33,663 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 28,260 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 26,475 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f rear subframe mounting deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 26,474 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

o/s/f rear subframe mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2012 25,910 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,990 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 24,990 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,887 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,840 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2009 21,832 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 19,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,107 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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X288 FNA 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 73.9%.

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 X288 FNA, 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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X288 FNA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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