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Y267 SDO

2001 Rover Mini

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,443 mi
Last recorded35,443 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY267 SDO
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 35,443 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,962 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 34,953 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached cone (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 34,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at bottom of B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at bottom of B pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,738 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 33,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 32,029 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 32,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,124 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 30,066 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,677 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 25,177 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,301 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,853 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,151 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 17,820 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,820 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 16,889 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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Y267 SDO is a 2001 Rover Mini in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y267 SDO, 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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Y267 SDO is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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