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X72 VUD

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,647 mi
Last recorded66,647 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX72 VUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 66,647 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 66,409 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 66,408 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,212 miles

little clearence front bump stops

Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

srs light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,828 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front jacking points slightly corroded...

Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,821 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front jacking points slightly corroded...

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,349 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate becoming deteriorated and cracked

s.r.s. light permantly on

slight imbalance on rear foot brake application

Fail 9 Feb 2009 56,274 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate becoming deteriorated and cracked

s.r.s. light permantly on

slight imbalance on rear foot brake application

Pass 8 Feb 2008 53,384 miles

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

front lower engine stablizer arm missing

nearside front lower bump stop missing

offside front floor panel slightly deformed

Fail 4 Feb 2008 53,327 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front engine stablizer arm bushes and bolt missing

nearside front lower bump stop missing

offside front floor panel slightly deformed

Pass 29 Jan 2007 47,418 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 47,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 43,091 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 43,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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X72 VUD is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X72 VUD, 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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X72 VUD is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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