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X669 WLS

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,380 mi
Last recorded61,380 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX669 WLS
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 61,380 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 60,875 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 60,392 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 59,462 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 58,820 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,464 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,887 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 57,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,459 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 57,455 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 56,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 56,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 56,507 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 56,507 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 56,355 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 56,347 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,775 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 51,423 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,687 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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X669 WLS is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X669 WLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X669 WLS registered?

X669 WLS is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X669 WLS safe to buy?

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