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Y104 HRB

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

35,193 mi
Last recorded35,193 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY104 HRB
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 35,193 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 35,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,089 miles

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

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

idle speed fast/erratic

Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,084 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

idle speed fast/erratic

Fail 10 Aug 2012 33,175 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 33,021 miles

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

Oil leak

both front jacking pads damaged

both handbrake cables corroded

slight corrosion servo/ master cylinder

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 25 Jul 2011 33,021 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front jacking pads damaged

both handbrake cables corroded

slight corrosion servo/ master cylinder

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2010 32,291 miles

Park brake cable corroded / Offside rear seat belt sticky under load / Heavy corrosion forming @ base of servo mount / Centre rear fuel line heavily corroded but not leaking.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 32,291 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Park brake cable corroded / Offside rear seat belt sticky under load / Heavy corrosion forming @ base of servo mount / Centre rear fuel line heavily corroded but not leaking.

Pass 16 May 2008 31,587 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 30,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 27,215 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 27,212 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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Y104 HRB is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Y104 HRB, 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 Y104 HRB registered?

Y104 HRB is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y104 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y104 HRB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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