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X957 GOT

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

32,261 mi
Last recorded32,261 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 GOT
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 32,261 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 32,019 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 31,740 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 31,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 31,198 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,128 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 31,106 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 30,981 miles

PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,816 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 30,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,668 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 30,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 30,309 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 29,830 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,830 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,259 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,707 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,082 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 27,299 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 26,483 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 25,717 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,637 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 24,541 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,996 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,658 miles

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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X957 GOT is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X957 GOT, 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 X957 GOT registered?

X957 GOT is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 5 January 2001.

Is X957 GOT safe to buy?

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