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Y187 FEO

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,406 mi
Last recorded42,406 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY187 FEO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 42,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 41,394 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 41,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 40,669 miles

n/s rear brake not as good as the o/s, may require slight adjustment

slight play in the n/s front lower ball joint, just ok at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 39,976 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all ball joints, very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,635 miles

n/s front floor and o/s front outer sill corroded

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 11 Jul 2016 36,781 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both bottom ball joints

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,073 miles

o/s rear tyre worn, cracking in tread and also punctured

Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,068 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s rear tyre worn, cracking in tread and also punctured

Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,548 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 17 Jul 2014 30,543 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Jul 2013 27,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,257 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,589 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jul 2010 21,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2010 21,011 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 173,672 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,334 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 15,327 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 13,991 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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Y187 FEO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y187 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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Y187 FEO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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