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X718 VPA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,657 mi
Last recorded40,657 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX718 VPA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,657 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 40,522 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 40,513 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,507 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,179 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 38,503 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 38,164 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 36,448 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 35,254 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 35,252 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,513 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 33,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,779 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,410 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 31,401 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 27,449 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 27,449 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,182 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes have a 75% imbalance

Pass 28 Sep 2007 10,656 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 12,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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X718 VPA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X718 VPA, 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 X718 VPA registered?

X718 VPA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X718 VPA safe to buy?

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