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X421 KUY

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 KUY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 37,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,918 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Sep 2024 36,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 36,464 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 35,846 miles

tracking wear on front tyres

Offside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Nearside Front tyre on 3 mil tread depth

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,210 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 34,523 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has deep cut almost to cords replacement recommended

Pass 3 Jan 2020 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake service recommended

Fail 2 Jan 2020 33,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake service recommended

Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,703 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sub frame corroded (not yet excessive)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 31,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front jacking points corroded but not excessive nearside and offside

Fail 5 Jan 2018 31,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front jacking points corroded but not excessive nearside and offside

rear brake service needed

Pass 3 Jan 2017 30,258 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 30,258 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 30 Dec 2015 28,532 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 26,584 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 24,698 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 24,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2012 23,065 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 23,062 miles

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

Front Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,048 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 21,045 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 19,010 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 16,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 14,574 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 14,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 12,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 9,941 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 9,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

vrehicle overheating

Pass 28 Dec 2005 7,479 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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X421 KUY is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X421 KUY, 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 X421 KUY registered?

X421 KUY is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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