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X698 EAL

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,304 mi
Last recorded32,304 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2010
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 EAL
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2010 32,304 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2010 32,304 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2009 28,989 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 28,989 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,320 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,635 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X698 EAL is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 X698 EAL, 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 X698 EAL registered?

X698 EAL is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 January 2001.

Is X698 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X698 EAL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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