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Y226 RNR

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 RNR
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 77,498 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 77,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 77,422 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,149 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,877 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,634 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 76,484 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 76,482 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,052 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 74,315 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 64,693 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mount has excessive play in a bush

Fail 19 Apr 2010 64,689 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mount has excessive play in a bush

Pass 16 Apr 2009 53,906 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 53,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,819 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 41,965 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 36,290 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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Y226 RNR is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y226 RNR, 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 Y226 RNR registered?

Y226 RNR is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 13 April 2001.

Is Y226 RNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y226 RNR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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