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Y261 TBY

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,141 mi
Last recorded77,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY261 TBY
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 77,141 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 77,061 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 76,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 76,864 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 76,851 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 76,838 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 76,394 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 76,394 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 75,925 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 75,923 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,710 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 75,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 66,147 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,595 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,712 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,622 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 46,622 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y261 TBY is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y261 TBY, 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 Y261 TBY registered?

Y261 TBY is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 8 March 2001.

Is Y261 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y261 TBY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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