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X974 FDL

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,030 mi
Last recorded57,030 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 57,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 56,981 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 56,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,856 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,656 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 55,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 55,185 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,261 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 54,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,955 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,904 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 51,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 46,091 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,602 miles

offside and nearside bump stop clearence minimal

Pass 11 Dec 2006 36,810 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 29,971 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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X974 FDL is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X974 FDL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X974 FDL registered?

X974 FDL is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X974 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X974 FDL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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