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X361 FFJ

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,480 mi
Last recorded61,480 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX361 FFJ
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 61,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All four lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 61,457 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All four lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,666 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 58,461 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear & floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 57,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,673 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 56,669 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside front floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 56,667 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside & offside front floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,354 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,234 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2017 55,841 miles

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Pass 31 May 2016 55,278 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 54,054 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 54,052 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,941 miles

chip in screen

n/s/r shock soft

o/s/ outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,941 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

chip in screen

n/s/r shock soft

o/s/ outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 49,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

general corrosion to flooring

offside/nearside doorsteps corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

temporay horn device fitted

Fail 10 May 2011 49,212 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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)

general corrosion to flooring

offside/nearside doorsteps corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 42,716 miles

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

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

corrosion starting o/s/f outer sill

rear exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,646 miles

osr footbrake performance slightly low

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2008 41,646 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osr footbrake performance slightly low

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2007 41,444 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 41,427 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 37,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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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X361 FFJ is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 X361 FFJ, 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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X361 FFJ is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 3 January 2001.

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