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Y272 CDA

2001 Rover Mini

Red Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

31,820 mi
Last recorded31,820 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY272 CDA
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 31,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 31,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 31,083 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 31,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe gasket (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive marked in yellow chalk (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 30,998 miles

Front Headlamp images are weak just ok for mot poss. reflector problem

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has small hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front floor /sill area rusty not yet holed but close, attention required

engine nearly overheated during test and coolant very rusty radiator cool

exhaust leak at manifold area

Fail 1 Sep 2015 30,995 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded mid way near set/seatbelt catch mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Headlamp images are weak just ok for mot poss. reflector problem

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has small hole (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front floor /sill area rusty not yet holed but close, attention required

engine nearly overheated during test and coolant very rusty radiator cool

exhaust leak at manifold area

Pass 1 Sep 2014 30,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to nsf sill in two places

front suspension ball joint dust covers not secured

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 21 Aug 2013 30,289 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 30,289 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 30,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 30,146 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,799 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application slightly uneven at 26% difference advise inspection

Fail 13 Jun 2011 28,799 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake application slightly uneven at 26% difference advise inspection

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,080 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

bonnet stay insecure

front no plate cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2010 26,080 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

bonnet stay insecure

front no plate cracked

oil low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,191 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 24,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

emissions not tested due to excess exhaust blow

Fail 18 Jun 2008 21,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 21,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 17,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,961 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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Y272 CDA is a 2001 Rover Mini in Red with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y272 CDA, 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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Y272 CDA is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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