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Y158 FCC

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,693 mi
Last recorded72,693 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY158 FCC
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2022 72,370 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2021 72,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020
Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,219 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,051 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,000 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2013 62,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 54,568 miles

rear registration plate worn

Fail 21 Feb 2012 54,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear registration plate worn

Pass 22 Feb 2011 53,611 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 52,487 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,155 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 51,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,382 miles

both rear tyres worn low on stepped tread

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 39,227 miles

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

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

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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Y158 FCC is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y158 FCC, 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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Y158 FCC is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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