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Y168 UEN

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

3,056 mi
Last recorded3,056 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 UEN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 3,056 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 3,056 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 2,997 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 2,978 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 2,834 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 2,834 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 2,825 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 2,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 2,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 2,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 2,463 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 2,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 2,309 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 2,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 2,044 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 2,044 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 1,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 1,904 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 1,832 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 1,587 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 1,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 1,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 1,246 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 1,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 1,134 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 660 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 UEN is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 Y168 UEN, 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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Y168 UEN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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