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Y159 HMA

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

68,641 mi
Last recorded68,641 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 HMA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,641 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,724 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 66,834 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 66,163 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 59,915 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 53,934 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 48,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 43,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

corrosion to n/s;o/s/f brake disc;s

n/s/r service brake condition

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 42,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 413,371 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,364 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,705 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2006 28,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 20,201 miles

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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Y159 HMA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 Y159 HMA, 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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Y159 HMA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 7 July 2001.

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