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Y106 LAE

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

12,794 mi
Last recorded12,794 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY106 LAE
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 12,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 12,791 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 12,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 12,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 12,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 12,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,628 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 12,565 miles

slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,482 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 12,321 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 12,321 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,420 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 11,252 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 11,180 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 11,003 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 10,521 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 10,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 10,215 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,009 miles

o/s headlamp aim slightly low

slight movement in o/s/f wheel-bearing

Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,238 miles

long travel on handbrake

slight movement r/h/f wheel bearing

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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Y106 LAE is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 Y106 LAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y106 LAE registered?

Y106 LAE is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y106 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y106 LAE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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