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Y103 RBN

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,040 mi
Last recorded59,040 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY103 RBN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section temp sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock bush perished/ deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front gaitors perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,036 miles

both front steering rack gaiters perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2021 55,754 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 55,754 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill/floor marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill/floor marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 54,779 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 53,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine stabilizer has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,317 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 47,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 45,656 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,153 miles

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

near side front wiper split

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

near side front mirror missing

near side front wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,531 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 37,531 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 35,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 35,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 39,139 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 39,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2006 25,091 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 25,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2005 20,808 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 RBN is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y103 RBN, 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 Y103 RBN registered?

Y103 RBN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y103 RBN safe to buy?

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