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Y177 MUD

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,556 mi
Last recorded77,556 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY177 MUD
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,556 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 71,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 69,203 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 67,190 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 65,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 59,750 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 57,436 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 54,843 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 54,843 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2014 52,301 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 50,533 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2012 74,174 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,945 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,990 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 40,990 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre worn low

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 35,073 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 35,070 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 29,651 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 22,673 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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Y177 MUD is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour 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 Y177 MUD, 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 Y177 MUD registered?

Y177 MUD is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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