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C600 PER

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

62,568 mi
Last recorded62,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC600 PER
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 62,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 62,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 61,795 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 61,565 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 61,559 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 61,510 miles

front suspension close to bumpstops

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f floor corroded

rear fog lamp switch worn

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly with perishing in tread

wiper blade park switch faulty

Pass 5 Oct 2021 61,391 miles

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

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

front suspension close to bumpstops

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f floor corroded

rear tyres perished and wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Oct 2020 61,362 miles

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

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

front suspension close to bumpstops

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear tyres wearing unevenly with cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2019 61,084 miles

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

front subframe rubber mountings perished

front suspension close to bumpstops

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Fail 29 Aug 2019 61,084 miles

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

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

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

front subframe rubber mountings perished

front suspension close to bumpstops

front tyres wearing unevenly on edges

rear tyres wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front tyres slightly out of shape

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2017 54,876 miles

Front suspension close to bump stops

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and wearing unevenly

Rear sub frame corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front suspension close to bump stops

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and wearing unevenly

Rear sub frame corroded

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Apr 2016 51,450 miles

exhaust flexi joint worn

front suspension close to bumpstops

rear subframe starting to corrode

Fail 18 Apr 2016 51,450 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint worn

front suspension close to bumpstops

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear subframe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Apr 2015 46,842 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi worn

front suspension close to bumpstops

outer sills starting to corrode

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,240 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust flexi joint worn

front suspension close to bumpstops

o/s/r tyre tread slightly distorted

outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,876 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery warning lamp illuminated

exhaust flexi joint worn

front suspension close to bumpstops

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,720 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 44,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 44,289 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 44,274 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,079 miles

Both front tyres out of shape

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Mar 2008 37,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,382 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,202 miles

BATTERY LIGHT ON

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C600 PER is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 C600 PER, 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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C600 PER is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 January 2001.

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