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AMY 97C

2001 Rover Mini

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests45 (32 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

85,059 mi
Last recorded85,059 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMY 97C
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

32 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,059 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,553 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 85,029 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 72,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,869 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 84,720 miles

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 71,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 71,847 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 84,613 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 71,394 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,736 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 83,501 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 80,252 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision seat base (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 77,057 miles

led headlamps fitted without 'kick up'

off side chassis outrigger under 'b' post corroded but still supporting body

slight brake judder

Fail 8 Jan 2018 77,057 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

led headlamps fitted without 'kick up'

off side chassis outrigger under 'b' post corroded but still supporting body

slight brake judder

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,520 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat has been removed

Fail 19 Jan 2017 74,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger seat has been removed

Fail 24 Nov 2016 74,459 miles

Central Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper parking in direct line of sight (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,227 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 71,227 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper not parking correctly (8.3.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,993 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 49,767 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 43,073 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,855 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,998 miles

both door steps poor

Fail 16 Aug 2011 67,998 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

both door steps poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,496 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 66,273 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 22,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 22,100 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 22,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,443 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,878 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 21,878 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 63,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads low

front number plate small split

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 10 Aug 2007 63,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake pads low

front number plate small split

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,348 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,923 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,631 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 17,631 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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AMY 97C is a 2001 Rover Mini in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 45 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 AMY 97C, 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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AMY 97C is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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