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Y254 PBN

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

34,083 mi
Last recorded34,083 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 PBN
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 34,083 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 34,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 32,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 32,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 32,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 31,729 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 30,789 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 30,550 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 30,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 29,752 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 28,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 28,802 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 28,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 28,718 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,678 miles

N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE

N/S REAR LIGHT UNIT CRACKED

BOTH DOOR SILLS CORRODING

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,678 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

BOTH DOOR SILLS CORRODING

N/S FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM LOOSE

N/S REAR LIGHT UNIT CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,391 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,153 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,593 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,591 miles

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,835 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 268,166 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,987 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 23,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,420 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 20,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 20,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 17,954 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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Y254 PBN is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 Y254 PBN, 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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Y254 PBN is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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