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2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,096 mi
Last recorded71,096 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 SEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,096 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Jun 2013 65,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Jun 2012 61,225 miles

f +r subframe bushes worn

osr radius arm worn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 61,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

f +r subframe bushes worn

osr radius arm worn

Pass 23 May 2011 53,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

discs scored and cover missing n /s

floor bent o/s and n/s/f

handbrake cables rusty

n/s sill rusty in places

rear adjusters corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 53,126 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

discs scored and cover missing n /s

floor bent o/s and n/s/f

handbrake cables rusty

n/s sill rusty in places

rear adjusters corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,651 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chip in screen, not swept area

handbrake cables rusty

rusty patches on n/s sill

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,651 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chip in screen, not swept area

handbrake cables rusty

rusty patches on n/s sill

slight play at n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Jun 2009 37,615 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,102 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 36,086 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,392 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,311 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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X809 SEO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X809 SEO, 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 X809 SEO registered?

X809 SEO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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