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X974 BEF

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,619 mi
Last recorded90,619 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX974 BEF
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 90,617 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 88,380 miles

Both rear parking brake cables coroded

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 88,365 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear parking brake cables corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 85,359 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,084 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 80,009 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 79,965 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 76,390 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,386 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 76,353 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

dampness around o/s/r shocker

front floors/inner wheel arch areas corroded

hand brake cables corroded

heavy engine oil leaks

n/s outersill corroded and weak

rear inner wheel arch areas corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2011 71,556 miles

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

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

both sides front tyres worn on edges

front number plate heavily damaged reccomend replacement

movement in nearside rear hub assembly

offside front tyre pressure low

outer sills heavily corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2011 71,533 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both sides front tyres worn on edges

front number plate heavily damaged reccomend replacement

movement in nearside rear hub assembly

offside front tyre pressure low

outer sills heavily corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,850 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 67,850 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 59,491 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 59,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 48,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 39,903 miles

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak

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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X974 BEF is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 X974 BEF, 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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X974 BEF is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 26 February 2001.

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