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X749 VWV

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

5,894 mi
Last recorded5,894 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 VWV
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 5,894 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 5,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 5,774 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 5,738 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 5,399 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 5,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 5,208 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 5,153 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 4,851 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 4,738 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 4,738 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 4,202 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 4,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 3,676 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 3,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 3,162 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 1,996 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 19,909 miles

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

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

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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X749 VWV is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X749 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.

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What year was X749 VWV registered?

X749 VWV is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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