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Y186 UEN

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,490 mi
Last recorded76,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 UEN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 76,490 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 76,490 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 76,219 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 76,201 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 76,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 76,184 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 76,184 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,891 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 73,397 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,398 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,469 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 70,407 miles

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

Would recommend greasing ball joints.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,924 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 67,187 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 65,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,731 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 64,731 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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Y186 UEN is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y186 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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What year was Y186 UEN registered?

Y186 UEN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y186 UEN safe to buy?

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