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X948 JWP

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,882 mi
Last recorded67,882 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX948 JWP
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 67,882 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 67,515 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 67,514 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 67,295 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 66,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,525 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 64,257 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 62,718 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 60,884 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 60,097 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2010 56,358 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 49,548 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 44,835 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,916 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 31,119 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 31,119 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

back plate on n/s front disc is broken

slight blow from exhaust

slight play in n/s and o/s top and bottom ball joints †

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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X948 JWP is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 X948 JWP, 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 X948 JWP registered?

X948 JWP is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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