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Y264 DBG

2001 Rover Mini

Green Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,833 mi
Last recorded91,833 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY264 DBG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2025 91,833 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor panel (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 90,235 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 89,611 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 89,611 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 88,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 84,932 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 81,007 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both mountings (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 77,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 77,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 73,761 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,295 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 63,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,077 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 58,077 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 52,473 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,473 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 46,060 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 38,849 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,189 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y264 DBG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Green 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 Y264 DBG, 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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Y264 DBG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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