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Y128 HEO

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,814 mi
Last recorded58,814 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 HEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 58,814 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 58,759 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 58,731 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,510 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 58,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 57,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine stay bar bushes worn

Pass 27 Jun 2016 57,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 57,488 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)

Engine steady bar bolt missing

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorating but no gas leaks

Nearside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside and nearside bodysills corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2012 54,115 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,113 miles

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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,987 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear offside tyre beginning to show signs of perishing and cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,684 miles

slight play in nearside upper ball joint

slight play in off side lower ball joint.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 41,680 miles

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

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

slight play in nearside upper ball joint

slight play in off side lower ball joint.

Fail 10 May 2007 36,232 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 36,232 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 29,906 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 22,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear radius arm outer seal split

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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Y128 HEO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 Y128 HEO, 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 Y128 HEO registered?

Y128 HEO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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