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Y228 RLA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

49,265 mi
Last recorded49,265 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 RLA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 49,265 miles

underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 18 Jun 2025 49,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 49,221 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 49,172 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 48,885 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 48,882 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,897 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 47,896 miles

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))

Pass 15 Sep 2015 47,885 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 47,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 47,777 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 47,170 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 44,747 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 May 2011 41,697 miles

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 38,407 miles

front outer brakepads 3/4 worn

Fail 21 May 2010 38,405 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 34,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 32,623 miles

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 25 May 2007 29,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,350 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 29,350 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,856 miles

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.

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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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.

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