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X618 MCT

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

46,447 mi
Last recorded46,447 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX618 MCT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 46,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 22 May 2025 45,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Offside Front Outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2025 45,217 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel filler cap seal perished

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 43,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (front and central)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Fail 13 May 2024 43,701 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area (front and central)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel filler cap seal perished

Pass 9 May 2023 42,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal spray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 42,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in underseal spray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 40,941 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 39,235 miles

Nearside Front outer sill heavly corroded (outside prescribed area

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

Offside Front outer sill heavly corroded (outside prescribed area

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

Fail 18 May 2021 39,235 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill heavly corroded (outside prescribed area

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer sill heavly corroded (outside prescribed area

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

Pass 29 May 2020 38,313 miles

n/s rear tyre perished on side wall

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2020 38,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear tyre perished on side wall

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2019 36,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 35,183 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 33,458 miles

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

o/s/ front lower sill has corrosion

rear exhaust system has slight leak

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2016 31,795 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,012 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,802 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 25,452 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 22,670 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 20,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 20 May 2009 16,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 16,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 12,694 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 9,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 7,667 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 7,148 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 7,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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 MCT is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 MCT, 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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X618 MCT is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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