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S8 YCC

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,214 mi
Last recorded21,214 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 YCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 21,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 21,193 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 21,186 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 21,107 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 21,020 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 20,890 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 20,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 20,592 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 20,592 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,284 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,410 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 20,237 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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S8 YCC is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S8 YCC, 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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What year was S8 YCC registered?

S8 YCC is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 18 May 2001.

Is S8 YCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 YCC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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