MOT Status
ValidMileage
49,265 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underseal making inspection difficult
Exhaust flexible part deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres wearing low
screw in n/s/r tyre
front outer brakepads 3/4 worn
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
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)
front outer brakepads 3/4 worn
nearside inner drive shaft boot split
exhaust front pipe flexible jointshowing signs of corrosion/damage
front subframe o/s/r mounting showing early signs of metal to rubber bonding failure
offside rear tyre very slightly out of shape
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
exhaust front pipe flexible joint showing signs of corrosion/damage
front subframe o/s/r mounting showing early signs of metal to rubber bonding failure
ADVISE OFFSIDE+ NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES+ ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BAERINGS
How Reliable is the Rover Mini?
Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y228 RLA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 Y228 RLA, 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 Y228 RLA registered?
Y228 RLA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2001.
Is Y228 RLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y228 RLA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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