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2228 TW

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,830 mi
Last recorded76,830 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2228 TW
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 76,830 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,720 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 76,604 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 76,534 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 76,423 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor pan area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 75,248 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 75,247 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower spring ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 72,586 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 70,721 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 70,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2017 68,590 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,302 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2016 66,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Steering rack insecure moving when steering turned (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 64,051 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 62,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 62,093 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,498 miles

advise exhaust system rusty

advise rear subframe rusty

advise sills and floor rusty

advise slight blow on centre exhaust joint

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Apr 2013 60,498 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust system rusty

advise rear subframe rusty

advise sills and floor rusty

advise slight blow on centre exhaust joint

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,326 miles

advise signs of brake fluid leak around o/s/r brake pipe in to wheel cylinder

Fail 28 Mar 2011 55,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise signs of brake fluid leak around o/s/r brake pipe in to wheel cylinder

advise slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

advise slight play in o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,799 miles

front brake pads low

nearside front top and bottom bal joints slightly worn

offside front tyre has a cut around side walls inner and outer not through to the cords - recommend replacing

play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Mar 2009 49,271 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offsode front and offside rear tyres have large cuts in side walls recommend replacing

Fail 30 Mar 2009 49,271 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offsode front and offside rear tyres have large cuts in side walls recommend replacing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 45,106 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

exhaust down pipe corroding

large cut around offside front tyre side wall not through to cords

slight movement in nearside front top ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,024 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

offside front tyre has large cuts in side wall

Fail 2 Mar 2006 35,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

slight movement in offside front top ball joint

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,518 miles

slight movement in offside front top ball joint

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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2228 TW is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 2228 TW, 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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2228 TW is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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