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X806 DNU

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

61,403 mi
Last recorded61,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX806 DNU
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 61,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,385 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 61,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 61,142 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 60,318 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 59,846 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 59,255 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,614 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 57,189 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,652 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2016 54,282 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,087 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,234 miles

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 4 Jul 2012 45,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,623 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 43,623 miles

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

Nearside Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service 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)

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Pass 19 Jan 2010 38,113 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,322 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 35,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,223 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 28,043 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 28,043 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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X806 DNU is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 X806 DNU, 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 X806 DNU registered?

X806 DNU is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 January 2001.

Is X806 DNU safe to buy?

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