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X303 BLG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,394 mi
Last recorded52,394 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX303 BLG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 52,394 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 51,730 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 51,509 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,442 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 51,232 miles

Offside Front Lower floor holed

Pass 26 Jan 2021 50,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 50,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 50,220 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 502,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 49,190 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,682 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 48,382 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 47,532 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 47,532 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,360 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 45,565 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2013 45,565 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2012 45,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 44,913 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 44,913 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 35,416 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 30,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,693 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 26,356 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 26,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 21,966 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

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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X303 BLG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X303 BLG, 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 X303 BLG registered?

X303 BLG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 January 2001.

Is X303 BLG safe to buy?

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