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Y148 KGX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

45,133 mi
Last recorded45,133 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 KGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 45,133 miles

o/s/f, n/s/f steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2024 45,075 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 45,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 44,737 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 44,704 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 44,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 44,435 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 44,215 miles

minor play at nearside rear wheel bearing

minor play at offside front wheel bearing

Fail 24 May 2018 44,215 miles

minor play at nearside rear wheel bearing

minor play at offside front wheel bearing

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 43,908 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable corroded (3.5.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust corroded and flexi damaged

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 23 Aug 2016 43,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable corroded (3.5.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust corroded and flexi damaged

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,378 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 43,378 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,985 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,742 miles

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

o/s/f disc in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 30,164 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 25,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 25,741 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 24,813 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,813 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,492 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2006 16,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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Y148 KGX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y148 KGX, 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 Y148 KGX registered?

Y148 KGX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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