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500 AJY

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,832 mi
Last recorded51,832 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 AJY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 51,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 51,692 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,522 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 51,520 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 48,833 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 48,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,243 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 46,223 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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500 AJY is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 500 AJY, 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 500 AJY registered?

500 AJY is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 August 2001.

Is 500 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 AJY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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