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Y252 XHG

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,541 mi
Last recorded38,541 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 XHG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,541 miles

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

car undersealed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 38,467 miles

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

car undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,392 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,234 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,871 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,714 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,498 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 36,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear bars bald inner edge

engine oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Fail 21 Aug 2017 36,668 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wear bars bald inner edge

engine oil leak

rear subframe corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,938 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 35,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 May 2016 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,812 miles

rear subframe corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,503 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 26,489 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 23,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 19,516 miles

nail in righthand rear tyre(inner edge)

signs of corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 15 Jun 2010 15,219 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 10,646 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 10,646 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 6,612 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 4,308 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 3,045 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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Y252 XHG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y252 XHG, 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 Y252 XHG registered?

Y252 XHG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y252 XHG safe to buy?

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