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X745 VWV

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1380cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,999 mi
Last recorded55,999 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX745 VWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,380cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 55,999 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 55,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,484 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 53,709 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 52,900 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,465 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 51,539 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 50,136 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,340 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,807 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 46,388 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 46,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,276 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 44,273 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 43,295 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 41,746 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,563 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 39,560 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,450 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,016 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 35,013 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 31,969 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 31,965 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

petrol fumes under bonnet (no leaks found) at time of test

Pass 13 Mar 2007 28,613 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2006 25,123 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 25,123 miles

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

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

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

play in top suspension mounts

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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X745 VWV is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,380cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X745 VWV, 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 X745 VWV registered?

X745 VWV is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 January 2001.

Is X745 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X745 VWV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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