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X357 XPG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,020 mi
Last recorded89,020 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 XPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 89,020 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,390 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 86,388 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,082 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 75,818 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s track rod end has split dust cover

Fail 25 Jun 2008 75,817 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s track rod end has split dust cover

Pass 26 Jun 2007 69,436 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 69,436 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,477 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2006 56,095 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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X357 XPG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X357 XPG, 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 X357 XPG registered?

X357 XPG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X357 XPG safe to buy?

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