CarVerify

Free Car Check

XBL 647E

2001 Rover Mini

White Petrol 848cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,082 mi
Last recorded75,082 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBL 647E
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 75,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 75,022 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,846 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 73,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,831 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
Full Rover Mini reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

XBL 647E is a 2001 Rover Mini in White with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBL 647E, 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

How do I check the history of XBL 647E?

You can check the full history of XBL 647E by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was XBL 647E registered?

XBL 647E is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is XBL 647E safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBL 647E shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XBL 647E have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on XBL 647E. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.