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Y168 KGX

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

32,909 mi
Last recorded32,909 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 KGX
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 32,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 32,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 32,120 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 31,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 31,101 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,500 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 29,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 28,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,570 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 27,569 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.4.G.2)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure sunvisor (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,370 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 24,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,148 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,860 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,430 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 23,427 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 22,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 21,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,531 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 18,230 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 18,210 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 May 2006 15,541 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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Y168 KGX is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 Y168 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 Y168 KGX registered?

Y168 KGX is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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