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X659 CGX

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,431 mi
Last recorded16,431 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

RegistrationX659 CGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 16,431 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 16,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 16,082 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 15,627 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 15,627 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 15,315 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 15,315 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 15,239 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 15,191 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 14,931 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 14,901 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 14,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 14,448 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 14,223 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 14,060 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 14,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,577 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 12,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 12,245 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 11,515 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 10,842 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 10,297 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 10,212 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 9,848 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 9,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyre's wall's starting to crack

front brakes close to being out of balance, recomend they are checked

nearside front tyre wall starting to crack

recomend rear brakes be checked, slightly uneven on application

Fail 30 Dec 2006 9,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre walls starting too crack

nearside rear tyre walls starting too crack

offside rear tyre walls starting too crack

recommend front brakes be checked close too out of balance reading

recommend rear brakes be checked slightly even on application

Pass 23 Dec 2005 5,407 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 5,407 miles

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

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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X659 CGX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X659 CGX, 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 X659 CGX registered?

X659 CGX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 11 January 2001.

Is X659 CGX safe to buy?

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