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Y188 BPG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,665 mi
Last recorded54,665 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY188 BPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 54,665 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 54,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 54,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 54,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 52,243 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,193 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 48,193 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 1 Apr 2009 14,505 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 44,445 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,228 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 42,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper poor

Fail 20 Mar 2007 39,417 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s wiper poor

Pass 24 Mar 2006 31,624 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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Y188 BPG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y188 BPG, 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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Y188 BPG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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