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X618 FAF

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,893 mi
Last recorded59,893 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 FAF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,893 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 59,157 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 58,063 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 56,089 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 55,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 44,330 miles

off side door & rear panle + sill are starting to rust

off side rear radius arm is starting to get stiff at bottom of travle

Pass 12 Aug 2008 36,943 miles

Ehaust hanging low, impact damage

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 36,943 miles

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

Ehaust hanging low, impact damage

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 32,515 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2007 32,514 miles

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)

both rear tyres sidewalls cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,462 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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X618 FAF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X618 FAF, 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 X618 FAF registered?

X618 FAF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 6 February 2001.

Is X618 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X618 FAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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