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Y232 RLA

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

17,755 mi
Last recorded17,755 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY232 RLA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 17,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 16,899 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,894 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,422 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 15,422 miles

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

suspect slight movment to the offside front upper suspension joint

Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,811 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 13,811 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play to offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,215 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 12,002 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 9,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 9,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 8,084 miles

movement in nearside,offside top suspension cones/bushes

Fail 2 Mar 2006 8,084 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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Y232 RLA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y232 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 Y232 RLA registered?

Y232 RLA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y232 RLA safe to buy?

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