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X513 LCS

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,210 mi
Last recorded93,210 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX513 LCS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 93,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 92,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 92,035 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,033 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside inner centre sill 2 holes

offside inner centre sill 2 holes

Pass 11 Jun 2009 89,265 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,126 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 82,126 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 81,184 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 81,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 64,325 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 63,197 miles

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

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

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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X513 LCS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X513 LCS, 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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X513 LCS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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