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VE51 YYM

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,676 mi
Last recorded14,676 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE51 YYM
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 14,676 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 13,635 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 13,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 12,666 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 12,666 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 11,739 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 11,189 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 10,638 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,240 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 10,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 9,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 9,790 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 18 May 2015 9,783 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,465 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 9,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 9,268 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 9,046 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 8,181 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 8,181 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VE51 YYM is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE51 YYM, 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 VE51 YYM registered?

VE51 YYM is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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