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X516 SDX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,977 mi
Last recorded49,977 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 SDX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 49,977 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, jacking point/floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around chassis to T-piece, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around chassis to T-piece (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 49,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Around chassis to T-Piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 49,424 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 49,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Both sides (pump not working) (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 49,218 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 49,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 46,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 45,794 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 44,909 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 44,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

o/s front floor slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 44,390 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,849 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,424 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 41,424 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged

Front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,839 miles

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

exhaust flexy pipe damaged ( by grounding on road etc)

exhaust tail pipe sticking out past bumper line

nearside and offside front jackin pionts sills damaged

nearside and offside front screen sun visors loose

Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,372 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,774 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 30,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,964 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,756 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 17,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 14,797 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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X516 SDX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 X516 SDX, 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 X516 SDX registered?

X516 SDX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X516 SDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X516 SDX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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