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Y276 BPG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,166 mi
Last recorded69,166 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 BPG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,166 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,003 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 67,382 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 66,692 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 66,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split and o/side (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 64,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 62,716 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

suspension sitting high on front

Pass 21 May 2013 59,301 miles

jacking points have been slightly damaged

Pass 17 May 2012 55,759 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 55,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 54,880 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 54,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 54,385 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,343 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,997 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,714 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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Y276 BPG 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 83.3%.

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 Y276 BPG, 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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Y276 BPG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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