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Y103 KDY

2001 Rover Mini

Black Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

26,903 mi
Last recorded26,903 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 KDY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 26,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 26,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2025 26,793 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 26,747 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 26,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 26,557 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,444 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 26,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 26,401 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR SHUT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 26,401 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive DOOR SHUT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 26,254 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 26,252 miles

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 25,905 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,733 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 25,730 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,334 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,005 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,925 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 21,925 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,504 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 18,368 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,702 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 14,827 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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Y103 KDY is a 2001 Rover Mini in Black with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 Y103 KDY, 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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Y103 KDY is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y103 KDY shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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