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Y171 FEO

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,968 mi
Last recorded18,968 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY171 FEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 18,968 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 18,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 18,294 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 17,909 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 17,627 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 17,508 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 17,458 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 17,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 16,956 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,880 miles

o/s/f washer weak

o/s/r handbrake performance low

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 16,863 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 16,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 16,373 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 16,341 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,329 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,298 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,200 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 14,200 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 12,109 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 9,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 7,146 miles

NOTE - PLAY IN O/S/F-N/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS.

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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Y171 FEO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y171 FEO, 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 Y171 FEO registered?

Y171 FEO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 24 May 2001.

Is Y171 FEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y171 FEO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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